Public Policy and Its Influence on Dentistry: An Overview

About This Course

This course provides an overview of public policy in dental healthcare, including policy-making processes, challenges and opportunities, and case studies to analyze and propose solutions for modern dental policy problems.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses a common problem that UK dental professionals face, which is the changing nature and complexity of dental healthcare policies. As policy makers adjust healthcare policies to meet the needs of the population, dental professionals must adapt to these changes and ensure they are delivering high-quality care that meets these new policy requirements. This course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to understand the policy-making process, evaluate the impact of specific policies, and propose solutions for modern dental policy problems. By taking this course, UK dental professionals can stay up-to-date with the latest policy developments and ensure they are delivering the best possible care to their patients.

The course on public policy in healthcare and dentistry covers a wide range of topics including policy-making process, challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies, and future outlook. It also includes case studies, exercises, and thought experiments to evaluate the impact of specific policies and propose solutions for modern dental policy problems. This course can be highly beneficial for those interested in understanding the complex world of public policy in dental healthcare.

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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, learners will be able to accurately describe the stages of the policy life cycle and interpret the role of dental professionals in each of those stages.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the interplay between public policy and healthcare, particularly dentistry, and how it impacts their professional field.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to participate effectively in the policy formulation and decision-making processes, providing informed feedback and constructive suggestions.	2: As a result of this course, the dentistry community will likely be more enlightened about public healthcare policy matters, leading to more informed practice and potentially influencing future policy decisions in this field.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to understand the implications of newly implemented dental policies and adapt their practices accordingly.	3: The course should lead to an enhancement of learners’ ability to navigate the policy landscape, interpret policy actions, and anticipate potential impacts of public policy changes on their dental practices.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the skills required to actively engage in policy review processes, drawing from personal experiences and professional knowledge.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to improved public healthcare outcomes by empowering dental professionals through knowledge and insights that enable them to operate effectively within the policy-constrained environment of healthcare services delivery.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to use case studies for comprehending the practical progression of a policy, using the example of water fluoridation in the UK as a reference.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will apply their newly acquired knowledge to adapt their practices in compliance with changing policies and regulations, leading to enhanced patient care and dentistry practices in line with evolving public health policy mandates.

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 the introduction to public policy in healthcare, public policy and dentistry, the policy-making process in dentistry, challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies, and the summary and future outlook. It also includes case studies, exercises, and thought experiments to evaluate the impact of specific policies and propose solutions for modern dental policy problems.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of this course provides an overview of public policy in healthcare, including the definition, nature, and importance of public policy. It explores the role of public policy in healthcare, key players in policy-making, and the impact of policy decisions on the UK’s healthcare sector through a case study. It also touches on how public policies influence dentistry and the impact of regulatory bodies on dental practice. The section covers the stages of policy-making, key factors influencing dental policy formulation, and the role and influence of dental professions in policy-making. It concludes with an overview of current challenges in dental policy, potential future changes, and opportunities for advancements in dental health policies.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course explores the relationship between public policy and dentistry in the UK. It covers the introduction to dental healthcare policies, the impact of public policies on dentistry, key legislation, policy-making process, challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies, and the role of dental professionals in shaping future policy. The section includes case studies and exercises to evaluate the impact of a specific dental policy, propose a new dental policy, overcome policy challenges in dental practice, and brainstorm solutions for modern dental policy problems. The section concludes with a summary and future outlook on the influence of public policy on dentistry in the UK and the role of dental professionals in shaping future policy.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course provides an in-depth look at the interplay between public policy and dentistry, including an overview of dental healthcare policies in the UK, the policy-making process, and current challenges and opportunities in dental policy. Students will learn about key factors that influence policy formulation, the role of dental professions in shaping policy, and have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of specific policies and propose new policies. The section concludes with a reflection on the role of dental professionals in shaping future policy and a discussion of the future of dental policies in the UK.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers the challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies. It provides an overview of the current challenges in dental policy, potential future changes, and opportunities for advancements in dental health policies. The section includes a case study that examines how policy challenges in dental practice can be overcome and an exercise that involves brainstorming solutions for modern dental policy problems. Finally, the section concludes with a summary of the course content and a reflection on the role of dental professionals in shaping future policy.

Section 5

Section 5 provides a comprehensive summary of the course content covered in the previous sections, including the introduction to public policy in healthcare, the interplay between public policy and dentistry, the policy-making process in dentistry, and the challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies. The section concludes with a discussion on the role of dental professionals in shaping future policy, personal reflections on policy in practice, and the future of dental policies in the UK.

Course Reviews

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This course provided valuable insights into the intersection of dental healthcare and public policy. The exercises and case studies offered practical applications to real-world situations.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The policy-making process in dentistry was thoroughly explained and analyzed in this course. The inclusion of thought experiments challenged me to think critically about potential solutions to policy problems.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I appreciated the course’s attention to both challenges and opportunities in dental healthcare policies. The summary and future outlook provided a comprehensive understanding of the current state of dental policy and potential areas for growth and improvement.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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