Professionalism and the Professional Standards for Dentists and Dental Professionals

May 7, 2020

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Objectives of the course:

To understand what is Professionalism
What are the Professional standards for dentists or other dental professionals
Why is Professionalism Important as a dentist or other dental professional
Results of a breach of Professionalism
What to do if a breach of Professionalism happens

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Course Content

What is Professionalism?

What are the Professional standards for dentists and other dental professionals?

Principle 1 – Put patients’ interest first:

Principle 2 – Communicate effectively with patients

Principle 3 – Obtain valid consent

Principle 4 – Maintain and protect patients’ information

Principle 5 – Have a clear and effective complaints procedure

Principle 6 – Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests

Principle 7 – Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills

Principle 8 – Raise concerns if patients are at risk

Principle 9 – Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession

Why is Professionalism Important as a dentist or other dental professional?

Results of a breach of Professionalism

What to do if a breach of Professionalism happens?

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