Public Health Policies and their Impact on Dental Therapists

About This Course

This course explores public health policies and their impact on dental therapy practice in the UK. Learn about advocacy, challenges, and opportunities for dental therapists to influence policy. Hands-on exercises and case studies included.

Why Take This Course?

Dental professionals in the UK often face challenges related to public health policies, which can impact their ability to provide quality care to their patients. Public health policies are constantly evolving, and it can be difficult for dental professionals to keep up with these changes and understand how they affect their practice. This course is designed to help dental therapists and other professionals in the field of dental public health to better understand public health policies in the UK, analyze their impact on dental therapy practice, and advocate for policies that support the provision of high-quality care to patients. Through a combination of interactive exercises, case studies, and role-play activities, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of public health policies and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of their patients.

This course on public health policies in dental therapy is beneficial as it covers important topics such as understanding policies, analyzing their impact, and advocating for policies. It also includes exercises and case studies for practical application.

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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 have an enhanced understanding of the intricate relationship between public policy and oral healthcare that can significantly influence their professional practice and attitude towards policy-informed decision making.
	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely have acquired the know-how to advocate for policy changes within their respective communities, becoming key contributors to the evolution of oral healthcare policies and practices.
	3: The course should lead to learners being able to respond proactively to changes in their professional environment influenced by policy decisions, thereby fostering adaptability in their approach towards dental care.
	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the overall improvement of oral healthcare through and beyond the direct service delivery by equipping learners with the ability to transform practices based on sound public policy comprehension.
	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will possess the enhanced ability to lead and influence oral health outcomes in their professional roles, using their gained knowledge to optimise service delivery and advocate for comprehensive policy changes that improve oral healthcare.

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 public health policies, dental public health in the UK, analyzing the impact of public health policies on dental therapists, public health policy advocacy and the dental therapist, and review and application of public health policies in dental therapy. Topics include the definition and importance of public health policies, current challenges in dental public health in the UK, the role of public health policies in dental therapy practice, and avenues for dental therapists to influence public health policies. The course also includes exercises, case studies, and role-play activities.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course focuses on understanding public health policies, including their definitions, importance, and roles in the community. The section also explores the process of forming public health policies and identifies the major stakeholders involved. Finally, there is an exercise that involves identifying a recent public health policy and its impact on the community.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers Understanding Public Health Policies, Dental Public Health in the UK, Analysing the Impact of Public Health Policies on Dental Therapists, Public Health Policy Advocacy and the Dental Therapist, and Review and Application of Public Health Policies in Dental Therapy. Topics include the definition and importance of public health policies, the role of dental therapists in dental public health, the impact of regulatory policies on dental therapists, avenues for dental therapists to influence public health policies, and incorporating policy insight into dental therapy practice.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers how public health policies impact dental therapists, including the role of policies in dental therapy practice, the impact of regulatory policies, the policy-practice gap, and how to assess the impact of policies on dental therapy practice. The section also covers policy advocacy and its relevance to dental therapy, avenues for dental therapists to influence policies, and key steps to effective advocacy. Finally, the section reviews the course content and emphasizes the importance of incorporating policy insight into dental therapy practice and continuing education about public health policies.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers Public Health Policy Advocacy and the Dental Therapist. In this section, students will learn about policy advocacy and its relevance to dental therapy, avenues for dental therapists to influence public health policies, collaborative advocacy with other dental professionals and organizations, and key steps to effective advocacy. The section also includes a role-play activity where students will advocate for a dental public health policy. Finally, section 5 provides a recap of public health policies and their roles in dental therapy, an overview of policy advocacy for dental therapists, incorporating policy insight into dental therapy practice, and professional development and continuing education about public health policies.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course covers the review and application of public health policies in dental therapy. It includes a recap of public health policies and their roles in dental therapy, an overview of policy advocacy for dental therapists, incorporating policy insight into dental therapy practice, professional development and continuing education about public health policies, and a course summary of public health policies and their impact on dental therapists.

Course Reviews

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This course provided a comprehensive understanding of the role of public health policies in dental therapy practice. The exercises and case studies were particularly useful in applying the knowledge learned.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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This course was invaluable in helping me analyze the impact of public health policies on dental therapists. The role-play activities were particularly effective in preparing me for real-world scenarios.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The review and application of public health policies in dental therapy taught in this course was exceptional. I appreciated the focus on current challenges in dental public health in the UK and the avenues for dental therapists to influence public health policies.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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