Peer Mentoring for Dental Professionals
CPD – 1 Hour | Self-Directed Online Course | GDC Outcomes A, B, D
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What’s Included
1-hour verifiable CPD (self-directed)
Full set of module slides and reading materials
Downloadable mentoring session planner and reflection tools
Practical case scenarios for application. Reflection prompts for your PDP.
Course Overview
Peer mentoring is one of the most effective ways to build confidence, share knowledge, and develop skills within the dental team. A structured mentoring approach supports career growth, strengthens teamwork, and improves workplace culture.
This self-taught CPD course explores the principles and practice of peer mentoring in dentistry. You’ll learn how to set boundaries, plan mentoring sessions, and support colleagues with empathy and professionalism.
While tutor-led mentoring programmes (such as those developed by Glenys Bridges) have traditionally guided practices, this version is delivered as a self-directed e-learning CPD. It allows you to learn flexibly and includes templates, reflection models, and case scenarios to apply in your own workplace.
Course Fee
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Strengthen your mentoring skills, boost team development, and support a culture of growth in your practice.
Certification
CPD certificate upon successful completion of the quiz
Who Is This Course For?
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and value of peer mentoring in the dental workplace.
- Distinguish between mentoring, coaching, and line management.
- Identify the key attributes, boundaries, and responsibilities of a peer mentor.
- Plan and structure mentoring sessions using SMART goals and action planning.
- Adapt support to different learning styles (VAK, Honey & Mumford).
- Communicate effectively using active listening and reflective questioning.
- Provide constructive feedback that motivates growth.
- Use reflection models (Kolb, Gibbs) to support mentee learning.
- Handle common challenges in mentoring relationships.
- Contribute to a positive mentoring culture that supports CPD and retention.
Course Modules
- Module 1 – Introduction to Peer Mentoring Purpose, benefits, and boundaries of mentoring in dentistry.
- Module 2 – Mentoring vs Coaching vs Line Management Defining differences, overlaps, and when to use each approach.
- Module 3 – Attributes & Responsibilities of a Mentor Core qualities, ethics, and professional expectations.
- Module 4 – Structuring Mentoring Sessions SMART goals, frameworks, and creating a safe environment.
- Module 5 – Communication & Feedback Skills Listening, questioning, and feedback models for growth.
- Module 6 – Reflection, Challenges & Culture Using learning theory, overcoming challenges, building mentoring culture.
GDC Development Outcomes
- A: Effective communication with patients and colleagues
- B: Management and leadership in a dental setting
- D: Maintaining skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours