Welcome to our course on Applying Psychology and Sociology in Dentistry. Understanding and applying psychological and sociological concepts is essential for dental professionals to enhance patient outcomes by addressing the factors influencing patient behaviour, health, and treatment adherence.
This course looks into key psychological and sociological theories and their practical applications in dentistry. It helps practitioners understand patient attitudes towards oral health, improve communication, and manage dental anxiety, thereby promoting better oral health and patient satisfaction.
This course is specifically designed for dentists, dental professionals, and students who aim to improve their understanding of the psychological and sociological influences on patient behaviours and treatment outcomes.
The course focuses on equipping learners with the knowledge to apply these theories in clinical practice, addressing the multiple factors influencing patient health and treatment adherence.
We look into the role of social determinants, cultural factors, and socioeconomic status in shaping oral health behaviours and access to care, alongside developing evidence-based strategies for personalised care plans.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain, assess, and apply psychological and sociological concepts to enhance dental practice and patient care.
If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to this comprehensive course.
This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.
Member Feedback on Applying Psychology and Sociology in Dentistry
A must-take course for understanding patient behaviour.
Brilliant integration of psychology and sociology into dental practice.
Extremely useful in improving patient communication and treatment outcomes.
Very comprehensive and applicable insights for everyday clinical practice.
Enhanced my approach to patient care by addressing social and psychological aspects.
Your Professional Development Plan: Regulatory authorities recommend that CPD/CE is undertaken based on learning needs that you have identified and entered into your PDP. Some authorities may not accept your CPD as verifiable unless it has been identified in the PDP before you undertake it.
Here is an example, using the GDC's recommended format, for a PDP entry for this course.
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Understanding and applying psychological and sociological concepts in dentistry
How does this relate to my field of practice?
This is very important for enhancing patient outcomes by addressing the psychological and sociological factors influencing patient behaviour, health, and treatment adherence.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
By improving my expertise in psychology and sociology within dentistry, I can:
Explain key psychological and sociological theories affecting patient behaviour and treatment outcomes.
Assess how these theories help understand patient attitudes towards oral health, disease prevention, and treatment adherence.
Apply psychological principles to improve patient communication, motivate behavioural change, and manage dental anxiety.
Recognise the role of social determinants, cultural factors, and socioeconomic status in shaping oral health behaviours and access to care.
Develop evidence-based strategies incorporating psychological and sociological insights into personalised care plans, promoting better oral health and patient satisfaction.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
To meet this need, I will engage in comprehensive study and training as outlined in the Dentaljuce module on 'Applying Psychology and Sociology in Dentistry,' ensuring alignment with GDC publication 'Preparing for practice.' This will include reviewing relevant literature, attending workshops, participating in discussions, and applying learned psychological and sociological concepts within clinical practice.
When will I complete this by?
2025
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Psychological and sociological understanding in dentistry
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Integral for improving patient outcomes and communication by understanding patient behaviour.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
Enhanced ability to explain and apply key psychological and sociological concepts affecting patient behaviour and treatment outcomes.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Study Dentaljuce's 'Applying Psychology and Sociology in Dentistry' module.
When will I complete this by?
2025
Applying Psychology and Sociology in Dentistry
This online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Aim:
Enhance understanding of psychological and sociological concepts in dentistry to improve patient outcomes and communication.
Objective:
Equip learners to apply psychological and sociological theories in clinical practice, addressing factors influencing patient health and treatment adherence.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
be able to explain key psychological and sociological theories affecting patient behaviour and treatment outcomes.
be able to assess how these theories help understand patient attitudes towards oral health, disease prevention, and treatment adherence.
know how to apply psychological principles to improve patient communication, motivate behavioural change, and manage dental anxiety.
recognise the role of social determinants, cultural factors, and socioeconomic status in shaping oral health behaviours and access to care.
develop evidence-based strategies incorporating psychological and sociological insights into personalised care plans, promoting better oral health and patient satisfaction.
GDC Outcomes: C
Script container
This course is specifically designed to meet General Dental Council PfP requirement 1.1.13: "The registrant will be able to explain, evaluate, and apply to clinical practice psychological and sociological concepts and theoretical frameworks of health, illness, behavioural change and disease".
Aim:
Enhance understanding of psychological and sociological concepts in dentistry to improve patient outcomes and communication.
Course Objective:
Equip learners to apply psychological and sociological theories in clinical practice, addressing factors influencing patient health and treatment adherence.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
be able to explain key psychological and sociological theories affecting patient behaviour and treatment outcomes.
be able to assess how these theories help understand patient attitudes towards oral health, disease prevention, and treatment adherence.
know how to apply psychological principles to improve patient communication, motivate behavioural change, and manage dental anxiety.
recognise the role of social determinants, cultural factors, and socioeconomic status in shaping oral health behaviours and access to care.
develop evidence-based strategies incorporating psychological and sociological insights into personalised care plans, promoting better oral health and patient satisfaction.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C.
With enhanced CPD Certificates. Dentaljuce is brought to you by the award winning Masters team from the School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, UK. All have won awards for web based learning and teaching and are recognised as leaders and innovators in this field, as well as being highly experienced clinical teachers. Full access to over 150 courses, no extras to pay.
Student Membership
No Certificates. With universities cutting down on traditional lectures, many students are currently having to rely more on online resources. If you don't need CPD Certificates, we are offering an amazing discount on your Dentaljuce personal membership fee. Special student price just £29 for 12 months individual membership.
