Game Theory and the Ethics of Dental Practice

About This Course

An overview of game theory is provided in this course, covering topics such as defining games, dominant and mixed strategies, Nash equilibrium concepts, and applications in various fields. Exercises are included.

Why Take This Course?

Dental professionals in the UK often face challenges related to patient treatment plans and ethical decision making. Game theory, the study of strategic decision making, can provide a useful framework for navigating these challenges. By understanding game theory concepts such as Nash equilibrium and mixed strategies, dental professionals can develop winning treatment plans and make ethical decisions that benefit both the patient and the practice. This course offers a comprehensive overview of game theory and its applications in various fields, including dental ethics. Through exercises and case studies, participants can develop practical skills in strategic decision making and analysis.

This course on game theory covers a wide range of topics including analyzing and defining games, understanding basic concepts, strategies for different types of games, Nash equilibrium concepts and calculations, and more. It also includes exercises that will help you develop winning strategies and analyze complex cases. This course is beneficial for anyone interested in understanding the applications of game theory in various fields such as business, economics, politics, and dental ethics.

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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, students will be able to analyze different types of games using basic concepts of game theory and develop winning strategies.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to develop strategic thinking skills that can be applied in various fields, not just dental ethics.
2: Upon completion, learners will have a better understanding of the role of game theory in ethics and be able to apply this knowledge to ethical dilemmas in the dental profession.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to the advancement of ethical decision-making in the dental profession and promote the use of game theory as a tool for addressing ethical issues.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to determine Nash Equilibria and apply them to real-world scenarios in dental ethics and business decisions.	3: The course should lead to a better understanding of the role of game theory in ethics and the capacity to apply this knowledge to ethical dilemmas in the dental profession.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the use of evolutionary game theory to develop strategies for complex scenarios.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the field of dental ethics by promoting the use of game theory as a tool for addressing ethical issues.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed strategic thinking skills that can be applied in various fields, not just dental ethics.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will approach complex ethical cases in the dental profession with a new perspective and be better equipped to make informed decisions based on game theory concepts.

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

🕐 60 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers an overview of game theory, analyzing and defining games, basic concepts, types of games and their strategies, dominant and mixed strategies, Nash equilibrium concepts and calculations, evolution-based game theory and strategies, as well as various applications of game theory in business, economics, politics, and dental ethics. Exercises are also included to develop winning strategies, determine Nash equilibria, and analyze complex cases.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course covers an introduction to Game Theory, including analyzing and defining games, basic concepts, and a real-world exercise.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course focuses on strategic thinking in game theory, including the different types of games, strategies for winning, dominant and mixed strategies, and developing a winning strategy.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers Nash Equilibrium, including concepts, determination, and its application to business decisions, as well as the calculation of Nash Equilibria.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers Evolution-Based Game Theory, which includes concepts such as Evolutionary Game Theory, Evolutionary Strategies, Evolution of Cooperation, and Evolutionary Stable Strategies. The section also includes an exercise on developing evolutionary strategies.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course covers the various applications of Game Theory in different fields such as business, economics, politics, and even dental ethics. The section also includes an exercise that involves analyzing a complex dental ethics case.

Course Reviews

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This course provided an excellent introduction to game theory and its applications in dentistry. The exercises were challenging but helpful in developing strong strategies.

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found the section on Nash equilibrium particularly useful in understanding how to make decisions in complex dental cases. Overall, this course was a valuable resource for any dental professional looking to improve their problem-solving skills.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As someone with limited knowledge of game theory, this course was extremely informative and easy to follow. The real-life examples and case studies helped me see how game theory can be applied in dental ethics and practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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