For: Nurses,
Social Media, GDPR & Consent
This interactive morning session explores the increasingly important role dental nurses can play in their practice’s digital presence, while ensuring that social media, photography and patient information are handled professionally, ethically and appropriately.
Part One – Social Media in Dental Practice with Kat, SharpFox Social
Kat will deliver a practical and engaging session designed to give dental nurses the confidence to contribute to their practice’s social media without getting bogged down in marketing theory.
The session will explore creating engaging and educational content, smartphone photography and video, Reels and short-form video, behind-the-scenes and team content, and practical ideas that dental nurses can realistically put into action within their practice.
Part Two – Legal & Ethical Considerations: GDPR and Consent with Alison
The second part of the morning will focus on the legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding digital communication within dentistry.
Alison will cover key considerations around GDPR, patient confidentiality, photography and video, obtaining and documenting valid consent, the appropriate use of patient images and information, and the professional responsibilities dental teams need to consider when using social media.
Together, the two sessions will give dental nurses both the practical skills to create effective digital content and an understanding of the legal and ethical boundaries needed to do so safely and professionally.
An informative and highly relevant morning for dental nurses working in today’s increasingly digital dental environment.
Aim
To improve dental professionals' understanding of their legal, regulatory and professional responsibilities relating to GDPR, patient confidentiality, legitimate access to records and consent within dental practice.
Objectives
Learning objectives:
Describe the importance of GDPR, confidentiality and information governance within dental practice.
Identify information that is personal and confidential and explain the responsibilities associated with protecting patient information.
Explain the importance of legitimate access to patient records and apply the need-to-know principle when accessing, using or sharing information.
Describe the key principles of valid patient consent and recognise when consent may need to be revisited.
Recognise potential confidentiality and data-protection risks associated with social media, digital communication, photography and other forms of information sharing.
Apply GDPR, confidentiality, legitimate access and consent principles to common scenarios encountered in everyday dental practice.
Reflect on their own responsibilities for maintaining patient confidentiality and identify areas for further professional development.
Alison Fisher (Institute of Dental Management & Leadership)
Referred to as The Glenys Bridges Academy - a UK-based training provider specializing in non-clinical qualifications, leadership, compliance, and continuous professional development (CPD) for dental practice teams.
Key Overview
• Leadership & Ownership: Alison Fisher, a long-standing dental nurse, practice manager, and educator, took over as the owner and principal lead of the academy.
• Focus & Curriculum: The academy offers specialized programmes for practice managers, care coordinators, lead receptionists, and dental nurses looking to expand their non-clinical and management skills.
• Accreditation: Courses are accredited and quality-endorsed through regulated awarding bodies such as AIM Qualifications, providing formal Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications alongside eCPD modules tailored to General Dental Council (GDC) standards and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
• Delivery Method: Training is conducted via flexible distance learning and blended formats, utilizing personal tutoring, online student pathways, and workplace-focused assignments to allow dental professionals to study while working.
09:00 - 11:00, session 1
11:00 - 13:00, session 2
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