Understanding Psychological Trauma in hard-to-reach groups: How to Provide Trauma-Informed Care in Paediatric Dentistry (SW-24-09-04-01)

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DescriptionThis FREE webinar is an exciting opportunity to learn about how to effectively meet the oral health needs of some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach inclusion health groups in society eg Children in Care; Care Leavers; and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. These are children who typically have experienced multiple overlapping risk factors for poor health (such as poverty and adverse childhood experiences); They also experience a disproportionate burden of oral disease and multiple barriers to dental care.
Additional information

Please use the link below to watch the 8-minute video Opening Doors: Trauma Informed Practice for the Workforce, in advance of the course.


https://vimeo.com/274703693

VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 4 September 2024, 19:00 to 20:30
LecturersDr Dougie Marks & Eileen Mather  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

The aims of the training are to explore the impact of psychological trauma on oral health and dental care, and to provide the practitioner with practical strategies for creating a safe, supportive environment for patients.

Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain three common ways childhood trauma can manifest in oral health issues.
  2. Participants will develop a personalized communication plan incorporating trauma-informed principles (e.g., using age-appropriate language, validating emotions) to address potential anxiety triggers for young patients.·
  3. Participants will identify and implement three modifications to their dental practice environment (e.g.creating a sensory-calming waiting area) to create a more trauma-sensitive space for young patients.· Participants will identify and implement three modifications to their dental practice environment (e.g.creating a sensory-calming waiting area) to create a more trauma-sensitive space for young patients.
Learning outcomes

After this course, delegates will be able to:


  1. Analyse the impact of childhood trauma on oral health outcomes and treatment approaches.
  2. Establish trust with young patients, creating a safe and positive dental experience.
  3. Employ effective communication strategies and trauma-informed principles to minimize anxiety in young patients.
  4. Adapt dental practices to be trauma-sensitive, ensuring a patient-centred approach for all children.