IGDTP Communication Skills (IGDTP110625)

AvailabilityPlaces available - administrator booking onlyA
SubjectWorkforce Development
DescriptionInteractive training using actor
VenueJohn Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 June 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerDr Adam Porter  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an open, informal forum for discussion and interactive exercises relating to communication in dentistry.

Objectives

The speaker will: 

Demonstrate communication models relating to history taking, behavioural change, and conflict resolution.

Use roleplay scenarios to allow participants to practice skills, and to offer feedback. 

Describe how communication is typically used in the UK to meet expectations of patients and colleagues.

Learning outcomes

Assess the patient’s needs and adapt their communication accordingly.

Manage difficult interactions with patients.

Build strong relationships with colleagues.