Capacity and Consent in Dentistry (SW-26-04-30-01)

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SubjectConsent and record keeping
DescriptionPlease join the Paediatric and Special Care MCNs for a FREE webinar on assessing capacity and consent for all of our patients, whether children or adults. The webinar content will cover how to assess patients who's capacity is changing with time, those who may have fluctuating capacity due to social factors, as well as how to manage consent issues for patients with more complex needs. How to assess capacity, what to look out for and who can consent for our patients treatment and when, will be covered.
Additional information

This webinar is suitable for all members of the team in all practice settings.

VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 30 April 2026, 19:00 to 20:15
LecturersDaniella Bailey, Dr Camilla Boynton & Dr Louise Hopper  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleWebinar
CateringNone
Core topicCore topics
CPD hours1:15
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this webinar is to share knowledge and tips on how to assess mental capacity for adults, children and young people to enable better engagement and communicate with patients, their supporters and all members of the wider dental team to provide the best outcomes for those with complex needs.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar participants will:

• Recognise the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and how to assess a patient’s mental capacity

• Describe how to plan and chair a best interests meeting for dental treatment

• Understand the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)

• Demonstrate the role of the Dentist when a decision requires referral to the Court of Protection

• Understand who holds parental rights and responsibility for a child or young person

• Understand who can provide consent for a looked-after-child

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar participants will be able to assess mental capacity for adults, children and young people, understand the process required to make a decision in someone’s best interests and know when to engage an IMCA or refer to the Court of Protection.