09/09/2025 DFT Induction Day 3

Course Information

Completion Time: 6 Hours

Venue: Cherry Room, Civic Headquarters, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL

Speakers: Ruth Gray, Clinical Facilitator, NIMDTA & Adrian Farquharson, Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, NIMDTA.

Course Description

10.00 – Communication for Better Care – Ruth Gray, Clinical Facilitator, NIMDTA

14.00 – The Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) – Adrian Farquharson, Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, NIMDTA

Communication for Better Care

Objectives

By the end of this 3-hour course, dental trainees will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate effective communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals, including:

• Explaining treatment options clearly and obtaining informed consent.
• Handling complaints with professionalism and empathy.

2. Apply principles of teamwork and leadership in a dental setting, including:

• Collaborating effectively within the dental team.
• Supporting team-based decision-making.
• Understanding the basics of multi-disciplinary practice.

3. Communicating Professionally:

• Presenting Work.
• Communicating to creating change.

4. Reflect on their clinical practice and communication style to:

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Learning Content

Focus on professional communication with use of Habits of the Improver, empathy mapping, team dynamics and liberating structures.

GDC Development Outcomes A, B, C & D

The Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR)

STATEMENT OF DENTAL REMUNERATION (hscni.net)

Aims and Objectives

• What is the SDR?
• Overview of the importance of having a good understanding of the SDR.
• HS45s – Completion of Forms.
• Prior approvals.

GDC Development Outcome B

Resources