Safeguarding and child protection for dental teams
Speaker: Christine Park
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 1345‐14:45
Room: Speaker room 2
The aim of this session is to introduce participants to child safeguarding in dentistry so they are aware of their roles and responsibilities and know what to do should they have concerns about the welfare of children. The session is designed for all members of the dental team, whether working in NHS or private practice.
Objectives
By the end of this session participants will have been:
- Introduced to their roles and responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding of children.
- Provided with examples of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
- Introduced to the evidence regarding the oral health of vulnerable children.
- Provided with an explanation and examples of what to do when you have concerns about the welfare of a paediatric patient.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this session participants should be able to:
- Recognise signs of abuse and neglect.
- Understand the GDC requirements re safeguarding.
- Describe appropriate referral pathways for further advice.
General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: B & C.
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