Cross-cultural Safety and Sensitivity in Dental Practice
Dive into the world of cross-cultural dentistry.
Gain a deeper understanding of cultural practices, beliefs, and their implications in dental care. Enhance your communication skills, ensuring every patient feels understood and respected. Equip yourself with the expertise to handle sensitive situations, fostering trust and building lasting patient relationships.
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Aim
To enable dental professionals to provide sensitive and safe dental care by understanding and respecting cross-cultural differences.
Course objective
- Equip dental practitioners with the skills to recognise, understand, and manage cross-cultural issues in dental care.
- Foster an environment of respect and sensitivity towards patients' cultural beliefs and practices.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- The learner will be equipped to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries in a dental setting.
- The learner will understand the significance of cultural practices in oral health care.
- The learner will effectively manage potential cultural challenges and conflicts in a dental setting.
- The learner will make informed decisions in dental care, respecting patients' cultural beliefs.
- The learner will reflect on their own practice, identifying areas for improvement in cross-cultural sensitivity.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, B, C, D.