Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration through Mindfulness in Dentistry
September 5, 2023 | by dental.cpdpro.org.uk
About This Course
Learn about mindfulness in healthcare and dental care with this course. Discover techniques, approaches, and the role of ethics in maintaining a mindful dental team.
Why Take This Course?
Dental professionals in the UK face a variety of challenges, including high stress levels, burnout, and a fast-paced work environment. The Mindfulness for Dental Professionals course aims to address these challenges by introducing the practice of mindfulness into dental care. By teaching techniques and approaches to mindfulness, the course aims to help dental professionals strengthen their collaboration with other healthcare professionals, improve their ethical considerations, and sustain mindfulness in their daily practices. The course also includes case studies and exercises to help measure the impact of mindfulness in dental care.
The course on mindfulness in healthcare is beneficial for dental professionals as it provides an understanding of the role of mindfulness in dental care, techniques to strengthen interprofessional collaboration, and ways to apply and sustain mindfulness in dental practices. Additionally, the course includes case studies and exercises that help to measure the impact of mindfulness in dental care and maintain a mindful dental team. This can lead to improved patient outcomes and ethical considerations in dental practice.
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 |
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#REF! | 1: At the conclusion of the course, participants are expected to understand the principles and benefits of distributed learning and be familiar with the technology platforms used to facilitate it. |
2: As a result of this course, learners will likely be able to identify and understand the key elements of distributed learning, including interaction, flexibility, self-discipline, and motivation. | |
3: The course should lead to learners comprehending the different roles and responsibilities in a distributed learning environment, including those of the instructor, learner, and the educational institution. | |
4: In the wider learning context, the course aims to enhance participants’ ability to utilize effective strategies for distributed learning, such as time management, effective communication, and goal setting. | |
5: Following the course, it is anticipated that attendees will recognize common challenges in distributed learning, such as technical issues and isolation, and apply the suggested solutions to overcome them. |
Regulatory Standards
GDC | CQC |
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✅ 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
The course covers the introduction and concept of mindfulness in healthcare, its role in dental care, techniques and approaches to mindfulness, strengthening interprofessional collaboration through mindfulness, the relationship between mindfulness and professional ethical considerations, and how to apply and sustain mindfulness in dental practices. It includes case studies, thought experiments, exercises, and recommendations on maintaining a mindful dental team and measuring the impact of mindfulness in dental care.
Course Outline
Section 1
Section 1 of this course covers the concept of mindfulness and its role in healthcare, with a specific focus on opportunities and challenges in dental care. It also includes a case study on mindfulness in a dental practice.
Section 2
Section 2 of the course covers various techniques and approaches to mindfulness that can be adopted in the dental practice. It explores the effect of mindfulness on patient care and communication in dentistry. The section also highlights the importance of teamwork in dentistry and the impact of mindfulness on interprofessional collaboration. Additionally, it discusses the relationship between mindfulness and professional ethical considerations and provides recommendations for applying and sustaining mindfulness in dental practices.
Section 3
Section 3 of the course focuses on strengthening interprofessional collaboration through mindfulness. It covers the importance of teamwork in dentistry, impact of mindfulness on collaboration, methods to encourage mindfulness in a collaborative setting, challenges in applying mindfulness in collaboration, and successful case studies. Additionally, the section explores the relationship between mindfulness and professional ethical considerations, including the role of mindfulness in maintaining professional ethics, ethical decision-making in patient care, and reflecting on ethical scenarios with a mindful approach. Finally, the section provides guidance on applying and sustaining mindfulness in dental practices, emphasizing the importance of regular practice, integrating mindfulness into daily dental practice, measuring impact, and maintaining a mindful dental team.
Section 4
Section 4 of the course explores the relationship between mindfulness and professional ethical considerations in dentistry. It covers the importance of ethics in dentistry, the role of mindfulness in maintaining professional ethics, and how mindfulness can impact ethical decision making in patient care. The section also examines the link between mindfulness and interprofessional ethical challenges and includes an exercise to reflect on ethical scenarios with a mindful approach.
Section 5
Section 5 of the course explores the application and sustainability of mindfulness in dental practices. It emphasizes the importance of regular mindfulness practice and how to integrate it into daily dental practice. The section also covers how to measure the impact of mindfulness in dental care and provides strategies and recommendations for maintaining a mindful dental team. The ultimate goal is to enhance interprofessional collaboration through mindfulness in dentistry.
Course Reviews
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This course was eye-opening in terms of the benefits of mindfulness in dental practice. The techniques and approaches taught in the course have helped me to improve patient communication and reduce anxiety during procedures.
✅ Met Course Objectives | ✅ Met Course Outcomes | ✅ Would Recommend | ✅ Had Positive Impact |
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The mindfulness course offered a fresh perspective on ethical considerations in dental care. The exercises and case studies provided practical examples of how to apply mindfulness to complex ethical dilemmas.
✅ Met Course Objectives | ✅ Met Course Outcomes | ✅ Would Recommend | ✅ Had Positive Impact |
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I highly recommend this course to any dental professional interested in improving interprofessional collaboration. The course emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in team building and communication, leading to more effective and efficient dental practices.
✅ Met Course Objectives | ✅ Met Course Outcomes | ✅ Would Recommend | ✅ Had Positive Impact |
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