Teamwork: Preparing for Practice
Section 8: GDC Preparing for Practice
Welcome to our Teamwork in Dental Practice course, carefully developed by experienced dental professionals and educators to align with Section 8 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' guidelines.
The course looks into the dynamics of effective teamwork in dental settings, emphasising the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and understanding of each team member's role. You'll explore how these elements contribute to providing high-quality, patient-centred dental care.
We cover practical aspects of teamwork, such as collaborative treatment planning, handling ethical dilemmas, and maintaining a productive work environment. You'll learn about the diverse roles within a dental team, from clinicians to administrative staff, and how each contributes to patient care and practice success.
Key topics include effective communication strategies, legal and ethical considerations in teamwork, and the impact of team collaboration on patient outcomes. These are essential for creating a harmonious and efficient work environment.
GDC Publication: Preparing for practice: Dental team learning outcomes for registration.
It is a GDC requirement that, to be on the UK Dental Register, the following Professionalism outcomes are met:
Section 8: Teamwork
Upon registration with the GDC the registrant will be able to demonstrate the outcomes as relevant to the practice of dentistry and patient care.
- 8.1 Describe and respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team
- 8.2 Ensure that any team you are involved in works together to provide appropriate dental care for patients
- 8.3 Explain the contribution that team members and effective team working makes to the delivery of safe and effective high quality care
This course is designed to precisely meet these outcomes and will be invaluable to those seeking to join or rejoin the UK Dental Register, as well as those looking to enhance their professionalism skills in dental practice.
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Participant Feedback Report
Participants gave highly positive feedback on the "Teamwork: Preparing for Practice" module, frequently emphasising its practical relevance, clarity, and value in enhancing teamwork within dental settings. They consistently highlighted how effectively the course met its aim of improving collaborative practices in line with the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' document.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly valued:
- Clear and concise objectives, which significantly clarified the roles and responsibilities within dental and healthcare teams.
- The course's emphasis on effective communication and collaboration, improving understanding of each team member’s contribution to patient-centred care.
- Practical and applicable strategies, which boosted participants' confidence in workplace collaboration and conflict resolution.
Specific Positive Comments from Participants
Participants provided numerous affirming comments highlighting the practical benefits and insightful nature of the course, including:
- "Clear goals and objectives, effective communication."
- "Overall, I found this course on teamwork in dental practice to be highly insightful and practical. It reinforced the importance of collaboration and open communication within the dental team."
- "It is a course that provides a lot of material to improve as a professional."
- "Very informative and illustrated the most important points of working as a team in the dental practice."
- "Clear strategies for resolving workplace conflicts."
- "Great insights on improving team communication."
- "Very exciting course—enjoyed it."
Participants consistently reported increased awareness and appreciation of how effective teamwork enhances patient safety, satisfaction, and the overall quality of dental care.
Areas for Improvement
While feedback was predominantly positive, participants suggested:
- Reducing repetition, as a few felt certain topics were reiterated unnecessarily, potentially affecting engagement.
- Introducing more clinical or real-world scenarios to better test understanding and application of teamwork concepts in practice.
Closed-Question Feedback Summary
- Met learning objectives: 92.9% strongly agree/agree; 7.1% neutral
- Good quality: 92.3% strongly agree/agree; 7.7% neutral
- Useful & relevant: 85.7% strongly agree/agree; 14.3% neutral
- Engaging: 71.4% strongly agree/agree; 28.6% neutral
- Pitched at the right level: 78.5% strongly agree/agree; 21.4% neutral
These results confirm strong participant endorsement regarding the quality, relevance, and overall value of the course.
Overall Participant Impression
The "Teamwork: Preparing for Practice" course was extremely well-received, praised for clearly meeting its objectives and significantly enhancing participants’ ability to collaborate effectively within dental teams. Participants expressed improved confidence and greater insight into team dynamics, further supporting safe, effective, and patient-centred dental care.
Aim:
To meet the requirements of Section 8 of the GDC document 'Preparing for Practice'.
Objective:
Enhance team collaboration and understanding of roles within dental and healthcare settings for improved patient care.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Describe and respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team.
- Ensure that any team you are involved in works together to provide appropriate dental care for patients.
- Explain the contribution that team members and effective team working makes to the delivery of safe and effective high quality care.
GDC Outcomes:
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome: D.