Dementia-friendly dentistry
Examine dementia-friendly dentistry practices in this comprehensive course, designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective, patient-centred care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Participant Feedback Review: "Dementia-friendly Dentistry" CPD Course by Dentaljuce
Overview
Participants provided highly positive feedback on the "Dementia-friendly Dentistry" module by Dentaljuce, praising its informative content, clear structure, and practical relevance. The course was commended for significantly enhancing understanding and improving patient-centred care for individuals with dementia.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly appreciated:
Informative and Practical Content: The course effectively combined theoretical knowledge with practical strategies directly applicable in clinical settings. Participants described it as "highly informative and valuable" and praised it for "offering valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with dementia."
Clear and Engaging Presentation: Learners appreciated the clear, detailed, and engaging manner in which content was delivered. Comments such as "thought-provoking & insightful" and "very interesting module" highlight its engaging nature.
Focus on Patient-Centred Care: Participants especially valued the emphasis placed on communication, trust-building, and adapting the dental environment to support patients with dementia. One learner remarked, "the course highlighted practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and creating a calming environment."
Comprehensive and Well-Structured: Feedback noted the course's comprehensive approach to dementia, effectively covering patient behaviour, caregiving dynamics, and the practical application of care strategies. One participant summarised it as "connecting theoretical aspects with practical dental care strategies, making the content highly applicable."
Specific Positive Comments
- "An excellent course, very informative and helpful."
- "Thought-provoking & insightful."
- "Very detailed and valuable course information."
- "Highly informative and practical, offering valuable insights."
Areas for Improvement
A minor suggestion from participants included:
- Extending content to include detailed guidance on handling specific behavioural challenges associated with moderate to advanced dementia, as experienced in care home settings.
Closed-Question Feedback Summary
- Met Learning Objectives: 93.4% strongly agree/agree
- Good Quality: 93.3% strongly agree/agree
- Useful & Relevant: 86.7% strongly agree/agree
- Engaging: 93.4% strongly agree/agree
- Appropriately Pitched Level: 86.7% strongly agree/agree
Conclusion
The "Dementia-friendly Dentistry" course from Dentaljuce is highly recommended by dental professionals. It provides critical insights and practical tools, significantly improving professionals' abilities to offer compassionate, sensitive, and effective care to patients living with dementia.
Aim
To equip dental professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centred dental care for individuals with dementia, ensuring improved oral health outcomes and overall quality of life.
Course Objective
- To enhance dental professionals' understanding of dementia, its impact on oral health, and the importance of adapting dental care, environment, and communication to meet the unique needs of patients with dementia.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:- Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia and understand its implications for oral health care.
- Learn effective communication strategies to build trust and rapport with patients with dementia and their caregivers, promoting patient-centred care.
- Gain the skills to adapt the dental environment, creating a comfortable and safe space for patients with dementia to reduce anxiety and promote a positive dental experience.
- Develop the ability to create individualised care plans and implement preventive measures, tailored treatment options, and management strategies for dental anxiety and behavioural challenges in patients with dementia.
- Understand the importance of collaborative care, working closely with caregivers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and be knowledgeable about ethical considerations and legal issues related to providing dental care for patients with dementia.
- Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C.