Shifting Paradigms: Public Policy Insights for Dental Nurses

About This Course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of public policy, its process, and its intersection with dentistry. Emphasis is on effective communication, building partnerships, and monitoring policy outcomes.

Why Take This Course?

Dental professionals in the UK may face challenges navigating the complex landscape of public policy and understanding how it affects their practice. This course provides a comprehensive overview of public policy and its intersection with dentistry, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with policymakers and advocate for their patients. By emphasizing effective communication and stakeholder engagement, the course empowers dental professionals to play a more active role in shaping public policy and improving access to care for all.

Enrolling in this course on public policy and dentistry can be highly beneficial as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the public policy process and how it intersects with the dental industry. It also equips learners with the skills necessary to effectively communicate with stakeholders, build partnerships, and monitor and evaluate policy outcomes. Additionally, the course encourages self-assessment and preparation for future policy challenges, making it a valuable investment for anyone interested in the intersection of dentistry and public policy.

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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 interpret and apply public policies within their dental practices, ensuring legal compliance and quality service delivery.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to demonstrate a robust understanding of how public health policies influence dental therapy practices, thus becoming more effective in navigating and implementing these directives in their professional contexts.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to utilize tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, Stakeholder, and Cost-Benefit Analysis for evaluating the impact of public policies on their dental practices.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely be able to identify and actively address the policy-practice gap in their own settings, contributing to the improvement of oral health services within their respective communities.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to understand the macro and micro impacts of public policy on societal oral health and individual dental practices.	3: The course should lead to an enhancement of learners’ skills in adjusting their professional practices in alignment with policy changes, thus becoming more adaptive and resilient dental therapists.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the knowledge of key policymaking bodies that shape dental public policies, understanding how to engage with these entities effectively.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the improvement of oral health service delivery as more dental therapists develop the knowledge and skills to competently analyse and implement public health policies.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to actively participate in public policy processes including advocacy, providing expert inputs, and fostering patient awareness.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will be able to critically analyse the impact of public health policies on their practice, contributing to an increased level of self-awareness, reflexivity, and professionalism in the field of dental therapy.

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 an introduction to public policy, theories and models, and the public policy process. It also explores the intersection of public policy and dentistry, challenges and opportunities in dental public policy, and stakeholder engagement. The course emphasizes effective communication, building partnerships, and monitoring and evaluating policy outcomes. The concluding section recaps the course’s main points and encourages self-assessment and preparation for future policy challenges.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of this course provides an introduction to Public Policy, including an overview of the concept, the role and impact of Public Policy on healthcare, the Public Policy process, and theories and models of Public Policy. The section also includes a case study on Public Policy in action.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers the intersection of public policy and dentistry, exploring the impact of public policies on dental care in the UK. It also examines the challenges and opportunities in dental public policy and the role of dental nurses in shaping public policy. The section delves into policymaking institutions in the UK and their relevance to dentistry, as well as effective communication and advocacy for policy change. The section concludes with a recap of public policy and its intersection with dentistry, self-assessment, and preparing for future policy challenges.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course covers the process of shaping dental public policy, including advocacy and policymaking roles for dental nurses, key policy issues in dentistry, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication and partnership building for policy change. It concludes with insights on understanding one’s role in policy advocacy, preparing for future policy challenges, and keeping up with policy changes.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers the topic of influencing public policy. It includes an overview of the power of influence in public policy, effective communication strategies for public policy advocacy, building partnerships and coalitions for policy change, monitoring and evaluating policy outcomes, and a role-play exercise on advocating for a dental policy change.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course covers the concluding insights, including a recap of public policy and its intersection with dentistry, self-assessment exercises to understand your role in policy advocacy, preparing for future policy challenges, essential resources for keeping abreast of policy changes, and a course summary highlighting the insights gained and next steps.

Course Reviews

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The course provided me with a valuable understanding of the role of dental public policy in improving oral health outcomes. The stakeholder engagement section offered practical strategies for building relationships and collaborating effectively with policymakers and community members. Overall, a highly informative and applicable course.

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✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I was impressed with the course’s thorough examination of public policy models and theories. The section on policy evaluation was particularly useful in highlighting the importance of measuring policy outcomes and making adjustments as needed. I highly recommend this course for dental professionals interested in advancing their public policy knowledge and skills.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course’s focus on effective communication and partnership building was superb. The examples provided were relevant and engaging, and the self-assessment at the end of the course was a great way to reinforce key takeaways. This course offers valuable insights for dental professionals seeking to have a greater impact on public policy related to oral health.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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