Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Online Training Course – CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The code of ethics teaches all dentists to put their patient first, to involve the patient in treatment decisions and to consider the patient’s expectations during treatment planning and maintaining confidentiality of patient. Ethics are critical to being a professional.

Introduction to Dentistry Ethics online course aims to let the learner understand the background and nature of professional ethics. Distinguish the legal and moral codes that make up the framework of society.

Course content

This online Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course covers the following:

• Chapter 1 – Key legislation and regulations
• Chapter 2 – The meaning of professionalism
• Chapter 3 – Legal and ethical standards
• Chapter 4 – Dental ethics and society
• Chapter 5 – The history of professional ethics
• Chapter 6 – Enduring principles
• Summary.

Who is the course for?

This online Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course is suitable for the following:

• Trainee dental nurse
• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Receptionist
• Treatment coordinator
• Infection control lead
• Decontamination lead
• Practice manager
• Dentist
• Dental nurse
• Clinical dental technician
• Dental technician
• Orthodontic therapist.

Course aims

The aims of this online Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course are to:

• Acquire knowledge of the background and nature of professional ethics.
• Understand the GDC Standards to make practical and ethical decisions.
• Describe the duties of professional bodies responsible for securing patients’ interests.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the background and nature of professional ethics.
• Distinguish the legal and moral codes that make up the framework of society.
• Demonstrate the role of professional bodies and their duties to the public.
• Recognise how to make good ethical choices under challenging circumstances.

Introduction to Dentistry Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course – Level 1.