FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Recognising and responding to patients in distress. (OX250227DNF)

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SubjectWorkforce Development
DescriptionThis evening is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. These monthly meetings have been set up for Dental Nurses in the south region (Ox/Bucks/Berks/Hamps/I.O.W) to give Dental Nurses an ability to network and share ideas through open discussion, support their wellbeing plus be empowered to progress and further their career if they wish to do so. This will be delivered via MS Teams Webinar. There will be an hour's talk followed by Forum discussion. Our speaker Preetee Hylton discusses how suicidal thoughts may be disclosed in dental settings, leaving professionals unsure how to respond. This session offers guidance on responding calmly, knowing when to involve emergency services, understanding confidentiality, and documenting and escalating concerns to protect patient safety and meet legal duties. GDC Outcome A and B.
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Preetee Hylton is a dental nurse and a Safeguarding Lead at The No.8 Partnership in Chelsea, London and the President of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN). She is a dental nursing tutor at the Dental Nursing Academy and is an Associate Examiner with the NEBDN. She qualified in 2010 and proceeded to gain her post-registration qualification in dental radiography, PTLLS qualification and oral health education qualification. She has authored various articles and lectures at numerous dental conferences and shows. She is passionate about raising awareness on the impacts of domestic abuse and advocates tirelessly to raise the profile of dental nurses in the dental industry.

* This webinar will be 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/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance. Log onto to Webinar from 18:15. Please contact the organising Tutor (Amanda Evans 07917 580686/amanda.evans37@nhs.net) with any questions prior to the webinar. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

Venuewebinar, Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 25 February 2027, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerMs Preetee Hylton  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Nurse Trainee

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleLecture
Core topicSafeguarding
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To equip oral healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to respond safely to suicide disclosure in dental practice.

Objectives

To clarify safeguarding, legal and professional responsibilities; and to promote consistent, effective practice responses that prioritise patient safety.

Learning outcomes

Recognise suicide risk and take appropriate immediate action.

Explain when confidentiality may be lawfully overridden to protect life.

Apply a clear, safeguarding-led response pathway in the dental practice.