Ethical Dilemma Resolution in Dental Practice

About This Course

This dental ethics course explores ethical dilemmas in dental practice, decision-making skills, and managing ethical conflicts. Real-world case studies are analyzed for enhanced learning.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses a common challenge that UK dental professionals face – ethical dilemmas in dental practice. As dental professionals are entrusted with the health and well-being of their patients, they often encounter situations where they must make difficult decisions that involve conflicting values, principles, and interests. Ethical dilemmas can arise in various areas of dental practice, such as patient confidentiality, informed consent, professional relationships, advertising, and end-of-life care. This course provides dental professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively and responsibly, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

This course on understanding ethical dilemmas in dental practice can enhance your decision-making skills and provide approaches to ethical problem-solving through case studies and exercises.

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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 effective conflict resolution strategies in the context of a dental practice.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to effectively resolve conflicts within their dental practice, promoting a harmonious work environment.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to implement key leadership skills essential for managing a dental practice.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely apply leadership skills in managing their dental practice, enhancing their teams’ efficiency and effectiveness.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to solve prosthodontic challenges through the application of advanced problem-solving strategies.	3: The course should lead to advanced problem-solving abilities in participants, particularly for those involved in prosthodontic procedures within a dental practice.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered advanced diagnostic techniques in oral pathology to improve patient outcomes.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the improvement of oral pathology diagnosis through the promotion of advanced diagnostic techniques among dentists.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to resolve ethical dilemmas in dental practice by adhering to professional standards.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will approach ethical dilemmas in dental practice with a better understanding and adherence to professional standards.

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 topics related to understanding ethical dilemmas in dental practice, approaches to ethical problem-solving, ethical decision-making skills, managing ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and the future of ethical dilemma resolution in the dental field. Throughout the course, case studies and exercises are used to analyze real-world ethical dilemmas and enhance decision-making skills.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of this course focuses on understanding ethical dilemmas in dental practice, identifying common ethical dilemmas, interpreting guidelines and codes of ethics, and differentiating between legal and ethical responsibilities. Additionally, this section includes an exercise that analyses real-world ethical dilemmas.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers various approaches to ethical problem-solving, developing ethical decision-making skills, managing ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and the future of ethical dilemma resolution in the dental profession. It includes exercises, case studies, and scenarios to apply various ethical approaches and improve decision-making skills. It also emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and mentorship in strengthening our ethical compass.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course covers understanding ethical dilemmas in dental practice, approaches to ethical problem-solving, ethical decision-making skills, managing ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and a recap and future in ethical dilemma resolution. The section includes exercises, case studies, and the development of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and moral reasoning skills.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers managing ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, including cultivating ethical awareness, professional responsibilities and patient autonomy, the dentist-patient relationship, conflict resolution strategies, and navigating ethical dilemmas involving patient consent.

Section 5

Section 5 of the course covers the recap and future of ethical dilemma resolution, including the evolving landscape of dental ethics, strengthening our ethical compass through continuous learning, the role of mentorship in ethical development, dental ethics and multidisciplinary collaboration, and a summary of the key learnings from the entire course.

Course Reviews

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This course was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the complex web of ethical dilemmas that can arise in dental practice. The case studies were particularly effective in illustrating how to navigate these situations with care and professionalism.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found this course to be an invaluable resource for developing my ethical decision-making skills as a dental professional. The exercises and discussions were engaging and thought-provoking, and I feel much more confident in my ability to handle ethical dilemmas in the future.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a seasoned dental practitioner, I was impressed by the depth and breadth of topics covered in this course. It provided a comprehensive overview of ethical considerations in dental practice, and I particularly appreciated the focus on emerging trends and future developments in the field.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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