Course Details

• This course covers the oral health complications of diabetes and how dental professionals can support people with diabetes to help improve outcomes.
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The course details the oral health complications of diabetes and how dental professionals can support people with diabetes to help improve outcomes.

Objectives

During this course learners will:

• Gain an awareness of oral health problems associated with diabetes.
• Gain an awareness of other issues caused by diabetes which can adversely impact oral health.
• Understand how dental teams can support people with diabetes.
• Understand the importance of monitoring people with diabetes.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The oral health problems associated with diabetes.
• The other issues caused by diabetes which can adversely impact oral health.
• How dental teams can support people with diabetes.
• The importance of monitoring people with diabetes.

GDC Development Outcomes

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Topics covered