Free Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguarding Children and Dental Neglect (OX290126WEB)

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Dhruvi Patel graduated from University of Birmingham in 2014 and is currently a Specialty Trainee Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry in the Northwest of England. She has spent most of her career so far working across different Community Dental Services in England as a Dental Officer and a Senior Dental Officer, where she has treated children under inhalation sedation and general anaesthetic. Dhruvi also completed dental core training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in various units and a Clinical Leadership Fellow post with NHS England Workforce, Training and Education and was a clinical supervisor for undergraduate dental hygiene and therapy students at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy.

*Suitable for the entire practice team. Webinar delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. *Please log in early to check Link & your IT supports MS Teams, and with microphone's off but your camera's on (blur or upload a background of your choice for privacy). Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance. Log onto to Webinar from 12:50. You may be held in a virtual waiting room. Please contact the organising Tutor (Amanda Evans 07917 580686/amanda.evans37@nhs.net) with any questions prior to the webinar. We're sorry that due to the short nature of the course its unlikely there'll be an opportunity to ask questions/interact with the speaker on the day. The programme will start promptly at 13:00 finishing by 14:00. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

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To educate delegates on safeguarding children and dental neglect by providing an overview on recognising the signs and managing their concerns.

Outline the role of the dental team in safeguarding children and young people.

Describe the signs of child abuse, neglect and dental neglect.

Detail how to appropriately manage or escalate cases where there are concerns regarding a child.

Understand the role of dental professionals in safeguarding children and young people.

Recognise the signs of abuse and dental neglect.

Have an awareness of other agencies who may be able to assist with managing concerns and offer advice.