Online CPD

This module equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with children and caregivers, manage paediatric anxiety, understand common treatments and consent, recognise safeguarding concerns, and respond safely to paediatric emergencies.

By the end of this module you should be able to:

1. Use age-appropriate communication strategies with children and caregivers.
2. Apply techniques to reduce and manage paediatric dental anxiety.
3. Identify common paediatric dental treatments and their considerations.
4. Understand valid consent in paediatric dentistry, including Gillick competence and the Montgomery approach.
5. Recognise safeguarding responsibilities and signs of abuse or neglect.
6. Recall emergency paediatric first aid and CPR adaptations in practice.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcomes:

C - Maintenance and development of your knowledge and skills within your field(s) of practice.