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 leadership session planner and reflection tools
Practical case scenarios for application. Reflection prompts for your PDP.
Course Overview
Peer leadership is one of the most effective ways to build confidence, share knowledge, and develop skills within the dental team. A structured leadership approach supports career growth, strengthens teamwork, and improves workplace culture.
This self-taught CPD course explores the principles and practice of peer leadership in dentistry. You’ll learn how to set boundaries, plan leadership sessions, and support colleagues with empathy and professionalism.
While tutor-led leadership 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 leadership 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 leadership in the dental workplace.
- Distinguish between leadership, support, and line management.
- Identify the key attributes, boundaries, and responsibilities of a peer leader.
- Plan and structure leadership 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 learner learning.
- Handle common challenges in leadership relationships.
- Contribute to a positive leadership culture that supports CPD and retention.
Course Modules
- Module 1 – Introduction to Peer Mentoring Purpose, benefits, and boundaries of leadership 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 leadership 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