Patient-Anxiety Management: Problem-Solving in Dental Care

About This Course

This anxiety management course for dental professionals covers psychological techniques, pharmacological approaches, communication skills, and more. Includes case studies and exercises for practical learning. Importance of continued professional development emphasized.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses the common problem of dental anxiety amongst patients, which is a significant challenge faced by dental professionals in the UK. The course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to identify and manage patient anxiety through various techniques and approaches. It also emphasizes the need for continued professional development in anxiety management, which is essential for dental professionals to provide better patient care and improve their clinical practice.

This particular course is beneficial because it covers a wide range of topics related to understanding and managing patient anxiety in the dental setting. It provides techniques for identifying signs and causes of anxiety, reducing anxiety through psychological and pharmacological approaches, building trust with patients, and formulating comprehensive anxiety management plans. The inclusion of case studies and exercises allows for practical application of these techniques in simulated scenarios. Additionally, the emphasis on continued professional development highlights the importance of ongoing education in anxiety management.

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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
#REF!	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to develop improved problem-solving skills, specifically in identifying and understanding challenges associated with digital transformations in dental practices.
	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely be able to create a more efficient, technologically advanced dental practice which can positively impact patient satisfaction and overall community health standards.
	3: The course should lead to an enhanced understanding of technology in dentistry, enabling learners to stay well-informed about the latest digital developments and better equipped to handle any potential technical or organisational challenges.
	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to a higher standard of digital proficiency within the dental sector, thereby ensuring patients have access to more advanced and efficient dental care.
	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will adopt proactive approaches to identifying and addressing technological issues in their practice, thereby improving overall operational efficiency and patient service.

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

The course covers understanding patient anxiety, identifying signs and causes of dental anxiety, psychological techniques for anxiety reduction, effective communication and trust building, pharmacological approaches to managing anxiety, and formulating comprehensive anxiety management plans. It includes case studies and exercises for applying techniques in simulated scenarios. The course also emphasizes the importance of continued professional development in anxiety management.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 explores the causes and impact of patient anxiety in dental procedures, as well as identifying signs of anxiety in patients and understanding the patient perspective.

Section 2

This section of the course covers understanding patient anxiety, psychological techniques for reducing anxiety, communication and trust building, pharmacological approaches to managing anxiety, and comprehensive anxiety management. Topics include the definition and causes of dental anxiety, identifying signs of anxiety in patients, overview of psychology in dental care, behavioural and cognitive techniques for anxiety reduction, effective patient-dentist communication, the importance of empathy, pharmacological anxiety management, and formulating comprehensive anxiety management plans. Students will also participate in role play tasks and case studies to apply their knowledge in simulated scenarios.

Section 3

This section of the course covers understanding patient anxiety, psychological techniques in reducing anxiety, communication and trust building, pharmacological approaches to managing anxiety, and comprehensive anxiety management. It includes an overview of the causes and impact of dental anxiety on procedures, identifying signs of anxiety in patients, and understanding the patient perspective. The section also covers behavioural and cognitive techniques for anxiety reduction, integrating psychological techniques into dental practice, and applying these techniques in simulated scenarios. Effective patient-dentist communication, empathy, techniques to enhance patient trust, addressing fears and concerns, and role play tasks to build trust are also discussed. The section further covers pharmacological anxiety management, common medications used, risks and contraindications, working with prescribing health professionals, and deciding on pharmacological solutions for hypothetical patients. Finally, the section covers formulating comprehensive anxiety management plans, problem-solving in complex anxiety cases, the role of continued professional development, the future of anxiety management in dental care, and summarizes the course content.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers pharmacological approaches to managing anxiety, including an introduction to pharmacological anxiety management, common medications used in anxiety management, risks and contraindications in pharmacological management, and working in conjunction with prescribing health professionals. The section also includes scenario practice in deciding on pharmacological solutions for hypothetical patients.

Section 5

Section 5 of the course covers comprehensive anxiety management, including formulating management plans and problem-solving in complex anxiety cases. It also discusses the importance of continued professional development in anxiety management and the future of anxiety management in dental care. The section concludes with a summary and review of the course content.

Course Reviews

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Great course! I appreciated the emphasis on patient-centered care when managing anxiety. It provided me with practical tools for building trust and rapport with my patients.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course was very informative and comprehensive. I found the case studies and exercises particularly helpful in applying the techniques to real-life situations. Highly recommend!

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a seasoned dental professional, I was impressed with the course’s approach to pharmacological management of anxiety, as well as its emphasis on continued professional development. The course provided me with valuable insights and tools for enhancing my practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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