Diagnostic Dilemmas: Critical Thinking in Oral Pathology

About This Course

Learn the importance of critical thinking in dentistry and how it applies to decision making, problem solving, and ethical practice. Enhance your skills with exercises and case studies in this course.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses the common problem of dental professionals lacking critical thinking skills and struggling with decision making, problem solving, and ethical practice. By providing exercises, case studies, and thought activities, the course helps to enhance critical thinking skills and strategies for creative problem solving. It concludes with a recap and lessons for dental practitioners to apply in their continuing professional development.

This course covers critical thinking in dentistry and provides exercises, case studies, and thought activities to enhance critical thinking skills and strategies for creative problem solving. It concludes with a recap and lessons for dental practitioners and continuing professional development.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply principles of critical thinking to the problem-solving process in dentistry.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to implement critical thinking techniques into their daily dental diagnostic process, leading to more accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and improved patient outcomes.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to utilise critical thinking in ethical practice and risk-benefit analysis.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely raise the standard of care within their workplaces and the wider dental community, by advocating for and demonstrating the role of critical thinking in dental diagnostics.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to use critical thinking in decision making, identifying common pitfalls and making sound decisions under uncertainty.	3: The course should lead to an enhancement in the learners’ decision-making capabilities, encouraging thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and a more comprehensive approach to solving diagnostic discrepancies.
4: By the final session, learners will have developed a comprehensive understanding of critical thinking, its significance in dentistry, and its impact on professional development.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the field of dental education by raising appreciation for the importance of critical thinking skills in diagnostic processes, potentially changing the way these skills are taught and embedded within dental curriculums.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will be well-equipped to integrate learned critical thinking skills into their day-to-day dental practice.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will demonstrate an increased ability to critically appraise medical evidence, leading to more sound and patient-centred treatment decisions.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

This course covers the importance of critical thinking in dentistry and its application in decision making, problem solving, and ethical practice. It includes exercises, case studies, and thought activities to enhance critical thinking skills and strategies for creative problem solving. The course concludes with a recap and lessons for dental practitioners, continuing professional development, and a review of the course.

Course Outline

Section 1

This section of the course covers the importance of critical thinking in dentistry, the elements and process of critical thinking, the role of critical thinking in decision making and problem solving, ethics in dentistry, risk-benefit analysis, and bringing it all together for dental practitioners.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers critical thinking and its importance in dentistry. It includes discussions on defining critical thinking, the elements and process of critical thinking, and identifying critical thinking in scenarios. The section also covers critical thinking’s role in decision-making, common pitfalls in decision-making, decision-making under uncertainty, and applying decision-making through case studies. The steps in problem-solving, creative problem-solving, and evaluating the effectiveness of problem solutions are also covered. Additionally, the section delves into ethical considerations in dentistry, the role of critical thinking in ethical practice, analyzing ethical arguments, and risk-benefit analysis. Finally, the section concludes by bringing together the lessons learned in ethics, decision-making, and problem-solving, and their applications in dental practice.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers critical thinking and its application in dentistry. It includes topics such as defining critical thinking, its importance, elements and process, decision making, problem solving, and ethics. The section also discusses creative problem solving strategies, analyzing ethical arguments, and risk-benefit analysis in ethical practice. The section concludes with a recap of critical thinking, lessons for dental practitioners, and continuing professional development.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course focuses on Critical Thinking and Ethics in dentistry. It explores the defining elements of critical thinking, its importance in dentistry, and the process that underlies it. The section also covers the role of critical thinking in ethical practice and decision-making, analyzing ethical arguments, and risk-benefit analysis in ethical practice. Finally, it brings together the lessons learned in the course and offers reflections and feedback for the dental practitioner, emphasizing the importance of continuing professional development.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course focuses on bringing together the concepts and skills learned in the previous sections to show how critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and ethics are interconnected and relevant to dental practice. The section provides a recap of critical thinking, lessons for dental practitioners, and guidance on continuing professional development. The section also includes opportunities for reflection and feedback, as well as a course review and conclusion.

Course Reviews

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This course provided me with valuable insights into the latest advancements in dental technology. The course covered topics such as digital imaging, CAD/CAM technology, and 3D printing, which I found to be highly relevant to my practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found this course to be very informative and engaging. The course focused on the importance of patient communication and provided practical strategies for improving communication skills. I particularly enjoyed the case studies and role-playing exercises, which helped me to better understand how to communicate effectively with patients.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course was well-structured and provided a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and techniques in the field of dental implants. The course covered topics such as implant design, placement techniques, and restorative options. I found the case studies and hands-on activities to be particularly helpful in enhancing my understanding of implantology.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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