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Key Principles of Dental Ethics - Level 1 - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
Online Key Principles of Dental Ethics - Level 1 Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Key Principles of Dental Ethics - Level 1

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£14.99 + VAT

Course reviews:

Level:

1

Duration:

1 hour

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

No expiry - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

16 May 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | GDC Aligned | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Key Principles of Dental Ethics Level 1 online course provides essential knowledge of ethical principles in dental practice. It explores legal frameworks, professional responsibilities, and moral decision-making to support safe, patient-centred care and compliance with regulatory standards in dental settings, while strengthening professional judgement and everyday clinical decision-making in practice and supporting consistent ethical behaviour and professional accountability.

Course content

This Key Principles of Dental Ethics e-learning course covers:

  • Key legislation and regulations in dental practice
  • Legal and moral codes guiding professional behaviour
  • Relevance of ethics in dentistry and patient care
  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 principles
  • Duty of care and professional responsibilities
  • Non-maleficence and ethical decision-making
  • Ethical frameworks, consent and patient rights
  • Professional standards and General Dental Council (GDC) expectations
  • Ethical challenges and decision-making scenarios
  • Patient confidentiality and information governance principles
  • Accountability and ethical conduct in practice settings
  • Reflective practice and professional development in dental ethics.

Who is this course for?

This Key Principles of Dental Ethics eLearning course is for:

  • Dentists, dental nurses and trainee dental staff working in practice settings
  • Dental hygienists, therapists and technicians
  • Receptionists and treatment coordinators in dental services
  • Infection control and decontamination lead
  • Dental professionals supporting ethical and compliant practice
  • Clinical support staff in dental care environments.

Aims

The aims of this Key Principles of Dental Ethics online course are to:

  • Develop understanding of ethical principles, legal frameworks and professional responsibilities in dental practice, supporting safe, effective and compliant clinical decision-making in everyday practice and patient care delivery
  • Strengthen application of ethical decision-making to support safe, patient-centred and compliant care delivery across dental teams, clinical environments and professional settings consistently, confidently and professionally in line with standards.

Learning objectives

This Key Principles of Dental Ethics e-learning course will:

  • Explain key ethical principles and their application in dental practice and clinical decision-making
  • Describe legal and moral codes influencing professional behaviour in dental care settings
  • Outline relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and related guidance
  • Demonstrate how ethical frameworks support decision-making in everyday dental practice
  • Introduce duty of care, consent, confidentiality and patient rights in clinical settings
  • Explore professional standards within dental teams and regulated dental environments
  • Support evaluation of ethical challenges and appropriate responses in dental practice situations
  • Apply ethical reasoning to real-world scenarios in dental care environments and patient management.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Key Principles of Dental Ethics eLearning course, you will be able to:

  • Explain key ethical principles in dental practice and clinical settings
  • Apply ethical frameworks to support decision-making in clinical practice and patient care delivery
  • Describe legal and professional responsibilities in dental care environments
  • Demonstrate understanding of the duty of care and consent in clinical practice settings
  • Apply ethical principles to patient-centred care and treatment delivery in practice
  • Identify ethical challenges and appropriate responses in dental practice and clinical decision-making
  • Promote safe, ethical and compliant dental practice across all regulated settings
  • Reflect on ethical practice to support continuous improvement in dental care services and outcomes.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms knowledge of dental ethics principles and professional responsibilities.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Supports evidence of competence in ethical dental practice and decision-making
  • Certificate authenticity can be verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform.

Refresher requirements

  • There is no formal certificate expiry period for this course
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
  • Aligned with GDC standards for dental professionals
  • Informed by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and dental ethics guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this online course on the key principles of dental ethics important?
This online course supports safe, ethical dental practice, strengthens decision-making and ensures compliance with professional standards.
Does this e-learning course on the key principles of dental ethics help with professional standards in dentistry?
Yes, this e-learning course supports adherence to GDC standards, ethical conduct, and professional responsibilities in everyday dental practice.
What does this eLearning course on the key principles of dental ethics cover?
This eLearning course covers ethics, duty of care, consent, legal frameworks and professional responsibilities in dental practice.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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