DFT Dento Legal Elements (NW20230303FALL)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectLegal and ethical issues
DescriptionA combination of short lectures, scenarios and video-based group workshops
VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeFriday 3 March 2023, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersDr Leo Briggs, Mr Faisal Dhalla & Mr John Makin  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To consider the dento-legal challenges arising in everyday dental practice.

Objectives

To describe the role of dental defence organisations in risk management strategies to minimise risks arising from;

· Regulatory issues

· Complaints

· Claims

· Business and contractual issues

Data and information governance

Learning outcomes

Participants will be better able to;

· Recognise and mitigate potential sources of dento-legal risk in dental practice.

· Know when and how to seek dental defence organisation guidance and assistance.