Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Self-Reflection Strategies for Dental Practice Managers

About This Course

This dental practice management course explores ethical dilemmas and decision-making, core principles, strategies for self-reflection, and case studies. Interactive and reflective exercises included.

Why Take This Course?

The common problem that UK dental professionals face is navigating ethical dilemmas in their practice. These dilemmas can range from decisions about patient care to interactions with colleagues and staff. The course on ethical dilemmas in dental practice management addresses this challenge by providing comprehensive coverage of ethical principles and considerations, as well as practical strategies for effective decision-making and self-reflection. It equips dental professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate ethical dilemmas confidently and effectively, ultimately improving the quality of patient care and enhancing professional practice.

This course on ethical dilemmas in dental practice management is beneficial because it covers a range of important topics related to ethical decision-making in the field. Through case studies, interactive scenarios, and self-reflection exercises, dental professionals can develop a deeper understanding of ethical principles and learn strategies for navigating complex ethical dilemmas. This can help improve patient care and build trust with patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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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

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Regulatory Standards

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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 topics related to ethical dilemmas in dental practice management, including understanding ethical dilemmas, the importance of ethical decision-making, core ethical principles in dental practice, historical and modern ethical considerations, self-reflection as a tool for navigating ethical dilemmas, strategies for effective self-reflection, and consolidating learnings and future outlook. It includes case studies, interactive scenarios, and self-reflection exercises.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course provides an introduction to ethical dilemmas in dental practice management. It covers the definition and examples of ethical dilemmas, the importance of ethical decision-making, common challenges in dental practice, core ethical principles, and dissecting a major ethical issue.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course covers the evolution of ethical considerations in dental practice, including historical and modern perspectives, and the role of regulatory bodies. It also focuses on the importance of self-reflection in navigating ethical dilemmas, defining self-reflection and its benefits, providing tools and techniques for effective self-reflection, and strategies for conflict resolution. The section concludes with a consolidation of lessons learned and a forecast for the future of ethical decision-making in dental practice.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course focuses on the role of self-reflection in navigating ethical dilemmas in dental practice management. It defines self-reflection, its benefits in ethical decision-making, and provides steps and tools for effective introspection. It also explains how self-awareness, feedback mechanisms, continuous learning, and conflict resolution play a critical role in ensuring ethical decision-making. The section concludes with a summary of key takeaways and the importance of self-reflection in upholding professional ethics in the future of dental practice management.

Section 4

The course content in section 4 covers strategies for effective self-reflection in dental practice management, including cultivating self-awareness, implementing feedback mechanisms, continuous learning, and conflict resolution. It also includes a case study on an ethical dilemma resolved through self-reflection, and a summary of key takeaways and the importance of self-reflection in upholding professional ethics.

Section 5

Section 5 provides a summary and consolidation of the course content covered in the previous sections. It includes critically analyzing the role of self-reflection in navigating ethical dilemmas, key takeaways for maximizing the impact of self-reflection, the importance of self-reflection in upholding professional ethics, a forecast of the future of ethical decision-making in dental practice, and an overview of the lessons and key learnings of the course.

Course Reviews

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This course exceeded my expectations with its in-depth exploration of ethical dilemmas in dental practice management. The interactive scenarios and case studies were particularly helpful in understanding how to apply core ethical principles to real-life situations.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found this course to be a valuable resource for navigating ethical dilemmas in my dental practice. The emphasis on self-reflection as a tool for decision-making was especially enlightening, and the exercises provided practical strategies for effective reflection.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a dental professional with years of experience, I still found this course to be highly informative and relevant. The historical and modern ethical considerations covered were particularly interesting, and the consolidation of learnings at the end of the course helped reinforce key takeaways.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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