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Spotlight on Risk - Dental Conference 2023

  • Dates: 27 – 27 May, 2023
Spotlight on risk dental conference
 

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When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, the challenges faced by dental professionals are greater than ever before.

It’s important for dental professionals to constantly evolve and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to their knowledge and understanding of the latest developments.

During our Spotlight on Risk Dental Conference on 27 May, speakers explored the challenges faced by dental professionals and the impact they have on everyday practice, along with the latest in dentolegal and ethical issues.

The conference brought together a mix of speakers with diverse backgrounds, who were all well received by members and non-members who attended the conference.

If you couldn't attend our Spotlight on Risk Dental Conference, or would like to watch it again, we recorded the event, and you can register to watch it here on Prism. You'll be able to download your certificate as soon as it is complete.

This is just one of the learning opportunities we host throughout the year. If you are a member, you can access our e-learning platform here and check out our upcoming events, all included in your membership.

If you are not a member you can watch it here. If you are not a member yet and would like to know more about the advantages of joining Dental Protection, please contact our team now

We hope to welcome you to our next conference and will share more details with you shortly.

Programme

 TimeSession
09.00 AWST / 11.00 AEST
Welcome and Introduction
Annalene Weston, Conference Chair and Dental Team Leader, Dental Protection 
09.05 AWST / 11.05 AEST
Credibility, reputation, and risk in social media use
Karen Sutherland, Co-founder and Social Media Specialist, Dharana Digital

Overview: This presentation discusses the benefits and challenges of using social media for dental practices in Australia and New Zealand, including reaching wider audiences, building trust and credibility, and showcasing services. It also covers regulations, laws, and ethics relating to social media use, including responding to negative reviews, avoiding unprofessional behaviour, and obtaining patient consent for testimonials. 

09.25 AWST / 11.25 AEST
Panel session | To post or not to post? Social media through an ethical and dentolegal lens
Annalene Weston, Conference Chair and Dental Team Leader, Dental Protection
Karen Sutherland, Co-founder and Social Media Specialist, Dharana Digital
Colm Harney, Dentolegal Consultant, Dental Protection

Overview: Many practitioners are using social media platforms for professional purposes to promote services but also to disseminate their knowledge to a wider audience. But how can they establish ethical boundaries for themselves with their patients or with others online?

09.50 AWST / 11.50 AESTBreak
09.55 AWST / 11.55 AESTArtificial Intelligence: Future impacts for dentistry
Laurence Walsh, Emeritus Professor, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland

Overview: This presentation provides a summary of the areas where artificial intelligence applications have been explored for dental practice, including the most recently approved systems and the state of knowledge in the field. It is clear that no AI system can completely replace ‘wet fingered’ dentists. The presentation then discusses how AI systems can be a positive for clinicians working in dentistry, and explores the major challenges around AI, including the quality of the evidence, expectations from patients and regulators, and the impact on the working life of the clinician. 

10.15 AWST /  12.15 AESTPanel session | Embracing a forward-thinking mindset to thrive in dentistry in an uncertain world
Annalene Weston, Conference Chair and Dental Team Leader, Dental Protection (moderator)
Simon Parsons, Dentolegal Consultant, Dental Protection
Laurence Walsh, Emeritus Professor, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland

Overview: "The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday's logic” Peter Drucker. 

There’s never been a more challenging time to practise and deliver outstanding patient care than now. In such rapidly changing times, there is a need to constantly evolve, and with that comes new inventions, different ways of thinking, and sharpening skills to gain the advantages necessary to succeed when considering the latest advancements in dentistry and global trends. During this panel discussion, executives will share how to thrive in this new reality by adopting a forward-thinking approach, but also understanding how to mitigate risks. 

10.35 AWST / 12.35 AESTBuilding your Resilience Shield
Dan Pronk, Expert on Resilience and Tactical Medicine and Author of The Combat Doctor and The Resilience Shield

Overview: Dentistry is a high-pressure profession with a very fine line between success and failure. A cumulative load of small stressors (work and/or life) or an adverse event can be enough to present a very testing and confronting scenario. During this presentation, Dan Pronk will share the importance of understanding resilience and how to use the strategies of elite special forces soldiers to build and maintain a robust resilience against the stresses of modern-day life.

10.50 AWST / 12.50 AESTPanel session | When the storm hits – thriving amidst difficult times
Dan Pronk, Annalene Weston, Simon Parsons, Colm Harney

Overview: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein.  

In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, it is likely that most of us have experienced some form of work-related unease, anxiety, stress, or fatigue. In constant pressure, we work in survival mode, forgetting to think about our emotional, physical, and mental well-being. During this panel, executives will discuss the fear of failing and its impact on crisis response, as well as the importance of restoring balance and gaining the ability to reflect, learn, rebound, and move forward. 


11.10 AWST / 13.10 AESTFinal remarks
Annalene Weston, Simon Parsons, Colm Harney

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