Report writing Skills | Denttrack Academy

What’s Included

1-hour verifiable CPD (self-directed)

Full set of module slides and reading materials

Downloadable report template and action plan framework

Real dental report examples and case studies. Reflection prompts for your PDP.

Course Overview

Clear, well-structured reports are essential for demonstrating compliance, improving care, and communicating findings to regulators, colleagues, and patients. Whether you are writing an audit report, an incident investigation, or a summary for inspection, poor reporting can undermine even the best clinical work.

This self-taught CPD course provides a practical guide to writing professional dental reports. You’ll learn how to organise information logically, use clear language, and link findings to action plans that drive improvement.

Where Glenys Bridges’ tutor-led sessions traditionally taught these skills, this self-directed e-learning CPD allows you to complete the training flexibly in your own time. You’ll gain access to templates, examples, and reflection prompts to strengthen your reporting skills.

Course Fee

£xxx (incl. VAT)

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Develop reporting skills that showcase your professionalism, support compliance, and lead to meaningful improvements in your dental practice.

Certification

CPD certificate upon successful completion of the quiz

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Who Is This Course For?

Practice Managers responsible for audits and inspections

Dental Nurses and Hygienists writing decontamination or compliance reports

Reception Leads supporting administration and documentation

Clinicians preparing audit or patient safety reports

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain why good reports matter and how they support safety, quality, and compliance.
Recognise the differences between an audit, an inspection, and a review report.
Structure reports using clear sections: purpose, method, findings, action plan.
Write with clarity, professionalism, and appropriate tone for different audiences.
Avoid common pitfalls in dental report writing.
Use data and evidence effectively to support conclusions.
Document findings in a way that satisfies CQC and GDC requirements.
Involve the wider team in reporting and follow-up actions.

Course Modules

Module 1 – Why Report Writing Matters The role of reports in compliance, communication, and improvement.
Module 2 – Types of Dental Reports Audit reports, incident reports, inspection summaries, patient feedback reviews.
Module 3 – Structuring a Report Purpose, scope, methodology, findings, actions.
Module 4 – Writing with Clarity & Professionalism Using data effectively and creating SMART action points.
Module 4 – Writing with Clarity & Professionalism Using data effectively and creating SMART action points.
Module 6 – Improving Practice Through Reporting Common mistakes, lessons learned, reflection, and compliance links.

GDC Development Outcomes

B: Effective management and leadership
C: Maintenance and development of knowledge and skills
D: Maintaining skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours

Report Writing Skills for Dental Professionals