The GDC Standards in Depth – Principle 1

About This Course

This course covers patient care, including understanding patient interests, respecting culture, honesty and integrity, preventive approaches, safety, non-discrimination, prioritizing patient interests, compensation for harm, and legal compliance. Case studies provide practical examples.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses a common problem faced by UK dental professionals, which is the need to provide quality patient care while also adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. Dental professionals must balance the needs of their patients with the realities of running a business, and this course helps them prioritize patient interests over business needs. It also focuses on providing holistic and preventive approaches to care, which can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. In addition, the course emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe environment and treating patients with respect and dignity, regardless of their background or culture. By providing case studies and practical guidance, this course helps dental professionals navigate these challenges and provide the best possible care to their patients.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellent patient care, while also ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The emphasis on aspects such as respect for patient dignity and culture, honesty and integrity in dental practice, and prioritizing patient interests over business needs will help you build strong relationships with your patients, leading to better outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. The inclusion of case studies provides real-world examples and practical applications of these concepts.

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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, students will be able to understand and apply the principle of ‘putting patient’s interests first’ in their professional conduct.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to exhibit improved decision-making in patient care, prioritizing patient interests and demonstrating respect for all patients’ individual needs and values.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to navigate ethical dilemmas and maintain honesty and integrity in all professional dealings.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute positively to their dental practice, enhancing the overall patient experience and fostering an environment of trust and safety.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to integrate a holistic and preventative approach to patient care in their dental practice.	3: The course should lead to a more empathic approach to dental care, where learners internalize the principles of fairness, non-discrimination, honesty, and integrity in their professional conduct.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the legal and ethical considerations regarding patient safety, hygiene, and potential compensation scenarios.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to improved standards of dental care, as professionals who complete the course apply the principles learned to their practice.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to adhere to all pertinent laws and regulations that affect their work in the dental profession.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will support a more inclusive and patient-focused culture within their work environments, respecting diversity and prioritizing patient well-being.

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

🕐 60 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers various aspects of patient care, including understanding and interpreting patient interests, respecting patient dignity and culture, honesty and integrity in dental practice, holistic and preventive approaches to care, maintaining a safe environment, fair and non-discriminatory treatment of patients, prioritizing patient interests over business needs, provision for patient compensation in case of harm, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. It includes case studies to illustrate and explore these topics in detail.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course content covers the following topics: understanding patient’s interests and interpreting them, the role of listening in patient care, dignity and respect in patient care, non-verbal communication in patient care, honesty and integrity in dental practice, the concept of holistic patient care and the importance of preventative approach, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients, fair and non-discriminatory treatment of patients, prioritising patient interests over personal or organisational interests, and provision for patient compensation in case of harm.

Section 2

This section covers various aspects of patient care, including understanding and interpreting their interests, practicing dignity and respect, honesty and integrity, holistic and preventative care, maintaining a safe environment, fair treatment, prioritizing patient interests, patient compensation, and adherence to legal regulations. Case studies are used to illustrate the principles discussed in each area.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course content covers topics such as understanding professional honesty and integrity, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients, fair and non-discriminatory treatment of patients, prioritizing patient interests over personal or organizational interests, provision for patient compensation in case of harm, and adherence to laws and regulations in dental profession.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers the concept of holistic and preventative approach to dental care, the importance of implementing it in practice, and a case study on how to do so effectively.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course covers maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients. It includes understanding laws and regulations in dental practice, practices for a hygienic and safe environment, and a case study on incident reporting and measures for safety.

Course Reviews

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This course provided practical and relevant information for improving patient communication and relationships. The case studies were especially helpful in illustrating key concepts.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course emphasized the importance of ethics and professionalism in dental practice. I appreciated the discussion on prioritizing patient interests over business needs and the provision for patient compensation in case of harm.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The holistic and preventive approaches to patient care presented in this course were refreshing and valuable. The section on maintaining a safe environment was also informative and useful for improving practice standards.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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