Game Theory in Dentistry: Enhancing Decision-Making Process

About This Course

An introduction to game theory, types of games, and strategies in games, with a focus on its application in dentistry. Includes exercises and thought experiments.

Why Take This Course?

The common challenge that UK dental professionals face is the need to stay competitive and attract new patients while maintaining high-quality care and ethical practices. This course addresses this challenge by teaching professionals how to apply game theory to make strategic decisions that benefit both the practice and patients. Game theory helps professionals understand the motivations and behaviors of patients, competitors, and other stakeholders in the dental industry. By applying game theory concepts, professionals can make informed decisions that result in better patient outcomes and improved business performance.

This course on game theory covers an introduction to the subject, types of games, strategies in games, and how game theory can be applied in dentistry. It includes exercises and thought experiments and concludes with a summary and recommendations for future use.

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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 identify decision-making problems and apply game theory concepts to dental decision-making.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to apply game theory concepts to real-world decision-making scenarios, leading to more effective and strategic decision-making.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to evaluate different types of games in dentistry, such as zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, and utilize dominant strategies to make informed decisions.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to the wider dental community by utilizing game theory concepts to improve dental practices and decision-making.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to develop effective strategies to improve dental practices using game theory concepts.	3: The course should lead to a greater understanding of game theory concepts and their application to decision-making in dentistry, as well as the ability to identify decision-making problems and develop effective strategies to address them.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the ability to interpret and analyze data to make strategic decisions in dentistry.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the field of dentistry by introducing game theory as a practical tool for improving decision-making processes and outcomes.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to critically evaluate decision-making situations in dentistry using game theory principles and apply them to their practice.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will have a more strategic and analytical approach to decision-making, leading to improved patient outcomes and overall practice success.

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

This course covers an introduction to game theory, types of games, strategies in games, and how game theory can be applied in dentistry. It includes exercises and thought experiments and concludes with a summary and recommendations for future use.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course provides an introduction to Game Theory, including its history, examples, and applications. It includes exercises and thought experiments to help students understand the concepts.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers different types of games, including zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, cooperative and non-cooperative games, and symmetric and asymmetric games. The section also includes exercises and thought experiments to help students understand and apply these concepts.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course focuses on various strategies in games, such as Nash equilibrium, maximin and minimax strategies, dominant strategies, and equilibrium selection criteria. The section includes exercises and thought experiments to reinforce the concepts.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers the application of game theory to decision-making in dentistry, including identifying decision-making problems, developing strategies to improve practices, and evaluating types of games in dentistry. Exercises and thought experiments are included in each lesson to reinforce understanding of the content.

Section 5

Section 5 provides a summary of the course content, including a refresher of the contents of the previous sections, benefits of using game theory in dentistry, recommendations for future use, further resources, and thought experiments.

Course Reviews

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This course provided a unique perspective on how game theory can be applied in dentistry. It offered practical exercises that helped me understand and apply the concepts learned.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found this course to be informative and engaging. The exercises were challenging and allowed me to think critically about the strategies involved in dental practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a dental professional, I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about game theory and its applications in dentistry. The content was well-organized and the exercises were very helpful in applying the concepts learned.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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