Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Speaker: Emma O’Donnell

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 14:00‐15:00

Room: Speaker room 4

Update knowledge of the legal and practical aspects of caring for vulnerable adults and adults who lack the capacity to consent.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Understand the legal definitions of adults “at risk” and “harm”.
2. Have knowledge of the relevant legislation and background of adult safeguarding.
3. Be able to describe the role of the dental team in relation to safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Conduct their professional duty in relation to vulnerable adults.
2. Understand relevant legislation in relation to safeguarding.
3. Have knowledge of the assessment of capacity in relation to dental care.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: A, C, D.

Our new booking system includes lecture sessions to allow you to create a personalised Scottish Dental Show timetable, however lecture session entry (speaker rooms 1-4) is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.