This e-learning module includes fictional scenarios based on common queries and concerns we've received from members. It's aimed at dental professionals and dental students who want to safely make use of social media in their private or professional lives, whilst continuing to meet ethical and legal obligations.

The course covers:

communication with patients and colleagues
promoting yourself
representing the profession
relevant legal and ethical obligations.

You don't need to finish the course all at once – you can save your progress and pick up where you left off whenever it's convenient. After successfully completing the assessment, you can download a certificate for one hour of verifiable CPD.

This course is anticipated to help meet GDC learning development outcomes A and D.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course learners should be able to:

Recognise the dento-legal issues that can arise when using all kinds of social media, including closed forums and private chat groups.
Understand GDC guidance relating to the appropriate use of social media.
Know how to promote their practice ethically on social media and abide by current advertising standards.
Be aware of the risks of breaching confidentiality when using social media and the steps to take to protect the privacy of patients and colleagues.
Appreciate the reputational risks posed by social media and how to avoid them.
Know how to maintain professional boundaries with patients on social media.
Respond appropriately to online complaints and criticism from patients or colleagues.

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Social media for dental professionals

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