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Welcome to Dental Mentors UK. Thank you for choosing to be part of our profile directory. We are looking forward to supporting you as a mentor for dental professionals. You can now begin to access the resources that are only available to members of the directory.
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You have been provided with log in details and you should use these to access the resources and members forum, please use the log in form.
Resources
Many of the resources are free for you to use and download. Some are fact sheets that you can use when mentoring, others are to help you in your business as a mentor.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Dental Mentors UK provides a range of CPD. This includes 1:1 tutorial support, group on-line classes and webinars, development days and conferences . Some of the CPD is provided by ourselves, some by our partner organisations, Forton or Dental Coaching Academy. You will be provided with certificates which meet GDC requirments for verifiable learning. Most CPD is offered free of charge to members. There may be a charge required for external CPD provided but we will offer these at discounted rates.
Supporting Dental Professionals in Difficulty
Wednesday 17th March 2021 18.30 - 19.30 Tutors: Dr Janine Brooks MBE, Jane Davies-Slowik MBE and Martin Dyer
This online session aims to explore how dental professionals in difficulty can be supported by a mentor.
We will explore the formal and informal routes of referrals for mentoring for dental professionals experiencing difficulties, and review the GDC Fitness to Practice procedures. At the end of the session mentors will have a clearer understanding of how mentoring can support dental professionals in difficulty and have more confidence to support them.
The session will be held on the Zoom platform and delegates will be sent a link prior to the session. This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC outcomes: A,B, C and D
A maximum of 20 delegates. Free to DMUK members. Please log in as a DMUK member to book.
Boundaries in Mentoring
Thursday 8th April 2021 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
This online session aims to provide an opportunity to explore the ethical boundaries of mentoring. We will examine the balance of power in mentoring relationships, analyse some ethical underpinning of mentoring and reflect on the conflicts of interest within mentoring. At the end of the session mentors will have an understanding of how boundaries impact on mentoring practice and be more aware of the limits that allow safe connections in mentoring.
Delegates will have a chance to evaluate the sessions after the event.
The session will be held on the Zoom platform and delegates will be sent a link prior to the session.
This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC outcomes: A,B, C and D
A maximum of 20 delegates. Free to DMUK members. Please log in as a DMUK member to book.
Tools for self awareness in mentoring
Thursday 27th May 2021 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
This online session aims to explore the concept of self- awareness and how this can be deepened within the mentoring relationship. We will review the use of Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator preferences, grow awareness of emotional intelligence and explore how we use reflection constructively. At the end of the session mentors will be more able to support mentees to deepen their self-awareness using a variety of methods.
Delegates will have a chance to evaluate the sessions after the event.
The session will be held on the Zoom platform and delegates will be sent a link prior to the session.
This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC outcomes: A,B, C and D
A maximum of 20 delegates. Free to DMUK members. Please log in as a DMUK member to book.
Mentoring for Resilience
Tuesday 15th June 2021 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
We live in a world of change, with different challenges presenting themselves at times, both in our professional and personal lives. Individuals very often seek mentoring at times of change, which can be a stressful time for them. As mentors we can help them to identify ways to build their resilience to stress, making them more able to adapt to the change taking it in their stride. Building resilience is great for us as mentors too.
This session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to develop resilience.
During the session we will gain a better understanding of what is resilience and an increase confidence in using resilience within mentoring
At the end of the session participants will be more able to analyse what is resilience and to support mentees build their own resilience.
Delegates will have a chance to evaluate the sessions after the event.
The session will be held on the Zoom platform and delegates will be sent a link prior to the session.
This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC outcomes: A,B, C and D
Free to DMUK members. Please log in as a DMUK member to book. Maximum 20 participants
Relationship Mapping
Monday 12th July 2021 18.30- 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
The strength of our relationships is critical to our professional and personal success. Being more aware of our relationships can be really helpful when we are planning a new project, starting a new role, making a change in our situation or encountering obstacles in our way.
This session aims to introduce relationship mapping as a tool for mentors.
During the session we will learn how to use relationship mapping and consider this tool and its use in mentoring.
At the end of the session participants will have a clearer understanding of the uses of relationship mapping and gain confidence in using this tool.
Delegates will have a chance to evaluate the sessions after the event.
The session will be held on the Zoom platform and delegates will be sent a link prior to the session.
This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC outcomes: A,B, C and D
Free to DMUK members. Please log in as a DMUK member to book. Maximum 20 participants
Previous sessions
Autism, ADHD and their impact on coaching
Thursday 26th November 2020 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor Dr Janine Brooks MBE
Some of our clients may have some difficulties such as Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The atypical behaviour and communication can result in referrals for performance and communication issues. A diagnosis may already have been made or it could manifest in difficulties in communicating with the rest of the team or with patients and it is useful for us as coach - mentors to be able to notice these so that we support our clients in the best possible way. It is common for individuals to struggle generally with relationships, including general communication, inattention, extreme focus and repetitive behaviours.
The aim of the session is to raise awareness of how Autism and ADHS can impact on the individual dental professional. During thh session participants will gain a better understanding of what Autism and ADHD are and how they each present, reflect on how these conditions affect adults and review the terms Autism and ADHD and how they can present in adults. By the end of the session participants will be more aware of how Autism and ADHD can impact when mentoring
GDC outcomes A,B,C and D
A maximum of 10 delegates. Free to DMUK members
Second Virtual Away Day
Saturday 12th September 10.30 - 13.00
This is the second of two virtual away half days on Saturday 12th September via Zoom for members to determine the way forward for DMUK, particularly in providing opportunities for group peer support, raising the profile of mentoring, and increasing referrals.
In the member survey undertaken in December 2019, over 90% of respondents said that they joined DMUK to be part of a community of like minded individuals and we hope this time away from work will help to realise your aspirations.
The aim of the session is to determine the way forward for DMUK with DMUK members
During the session participants will:
explore further what our members expect from a community of mentors and what they are willing to contribute to this.
explore ways of raising the profile of mentoring with the members and to identify actions that we could take to improve awareness and increase referrals.
discuss how to increase the numbers of DCP mentors to support DCPs.
explore ways to better promote mentoring within the dental profession and how members can market their services.
determine DMUK priorities and how much time should be invested in developing new resources for the website.
At the end of the session, participants will have had the opportunity to contribute to the development strategy of DMUK for raising awareness of mentoring in dentistry and increasing referrals
This session is verifiable (2.5 hours) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC development outcomes: A,B,C D
A maximum of 10 delegates . Free to DMUK members
Listening for Emotion
Thursday 10th September 2020 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
The client's emotions are always present and available in a mentoring interaction and the mentor will ask about the clients feelings listen for emotion and reflect emotions back to the client, which helps the client to recognise and work with their emotions.The session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to use emotionally intelligent mentoring.During the session we will gain a better understanding of what is emotional regulation and understand how emotions influence effectiveness for both mentor and mentee.At the end of the session participants will be more able to analyse what is emotion and be more able to support mentees by using emotion constructively.
GDC outcomes A, B, C, and D
A maximum of 10 delegates . Free to DMUK members
Human Factors and Unintended Error
Thursday 20th August 2020 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Fiona Ellwood BEM
Dentistry is delivered through a challenging and diverse healthcare environment where multiple system factors (people, technology, procedure, culture) interact through various processes aiming to deliver high quality of care while maintaining patient and staff safety. When interactions between these systems fail, both patient and team safety is compromised resulting in undesired outcomes with a commonly held action being one of ‘blame’. (National Advisory Board for Human Factors in Dentistry NAHFB)
The aim of the session is to provide an insight into the work of the National Advisory Board for Human Factors in Dentistry (NAHFB) and a broad understanding of Human Factors in dentistry and how these can underpin mentoring. To consider the value of embracing a non blame culture.
During the session we will appraise the concept of Human Factors in the broader sense, construct the position of Human Factors in mentoring, restate the need to rid dentistry of the current blame culture and examine the opportunity to embrace Human Factors within mentoring.
By the end of the session, mentors will have a better understanding of the concept of Human Factors and how to apply this understanding with their mentees
This session is verifiable (1 hour) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC development outcomes: A,B, D
A maximum of 12 delegates . Free to DMUK members
Virtual Away Day
Saturday 1st August 10.30 - 1pm
Aim: To provide some mentoring CPD and determine the way forward for DMUK providing peer support sessions for members.
Objectives:
CPD session - Positive Coaching for Personal Growth
Group Peer support session - To test out methods of supervision suggested in the DMUK member survey and to further determine requirements for virtual supervision sessions.
To discuss the best way of providing one to one supervision sessions in the future.
At the end of the sessions participants will have had some training in Positive Coaching for Personal Growth, experienced some group peer support and discussed the future of mentoring supervision for DMUK members.
This session is verifiable (2.5 hours) and after completion we will e-mail you a certificate.
GDC development outcomes: A,B,C D
Radical Candour
Wednesday 17th June 2020 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
The radical candor website describes radical candour as a new management philosophy with a strapline of Caring Personally while Challending Directly. The Radical Candour model explores the ways we can most effectively provide feedback to individuals and this includes our mentees. https://www.radicalcandor.com
GDC outcomes A, B,C, and D
Use of metaphors
Monday 10th February 2020 18.30- 19.30 Tutor: Dr Janine Brooks MBE
We all use metaphors as part of our everyday language and it reflects how we view the world and ourselves in it. Everyone has a unique take on life and situations and the metaphors we use can help us to increase our own self awareness and that of our mentees - we use them subconsciously. By listening to your coaching/mentoring clients and exploring the metaphors they use can really help us as coaches to explore their world.
GDC outcomes A, B, C and D
Maximum 10 delegates. Free to DMUK members
Motivational interiewing
Thursday April 23rd 2020 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Alasdair Miller
360 Appraisal
Friday 12th April 2019 18.30 – 19.30 Tutor: Dr. Janine Brooks MBE
This tutorial aims to explore the use of multi-source (MSF) feedback to grow insight. During the session we will review the use of MSF andlearn how to use MSF appropriately. By the end of the session, participants will:Be more confident in using MSF and be able to give constructive feedback and interpretation of this tool.
GDC outcomes A,B,C and D
A maximum of 10 delegates. Free for DMUK Members
Honey and Mumford - learning styles
Monday 10th June 2019 18.30 - 19.30 Tutor: Dr. Janine Brooks MBE
Peter Honey and Alan Mumford developed a model using four different learning styles or ways of learning – Activist, Reflector, Theorist and Pragmatist.
This tutorial aims to explore how learning styles of mentors and mentees can affect the mentoring relationship. Participants will be able to discuss how they can recognise the influence their own learning styles have on rapport with their mentees and techniques for developing their less preferred learning styles to deepen rapport and enhance communication.
At the end of the session participants will be more aware of their own learning styles and be more confident in providing developmental feedback to their mentees to move their thinking forward.
A maximum of 10 delegates. Free for DMUK Members
Monday August 12th 2019 18.30 - 19.30 Boundaries in Mentoring
Tuesday October 8th 2019 18.30 - 19.30 Tools for self awareness - Knowing me, Knowing you
Tuesday December 3rd 2019 18.30 - 19.30 Mentoring for Resilience
Members Forum
This is for directory members only and you can use it to ask questions or raise queries. Discussions with other mentors are an important part of support.
Training
Many mentors have already trained in mentoring skills. For those who have no formal qualification and would like to undertake one, Dental Mentors UK provides discounted access to a Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring and Coaching Leadership. The qualification is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Management and provided by the Dental Coaching Academy. Please click here to learn more. (link to DCA brochure)
Supervision
In our view this is an essential part of being a mentor. Supervision allows you to ‘download’ some of the issues that have arisen from the mentoring you provide to your mentees. It is a safe, confidential way to share and discuss strengths and areas you would like to improve upon. We offer group supervision several times a year.