Master the Essentials of Dental Records – A Must-Have Course for the Whole Team

Accurate, compliant, and complete dental records are the cornerstone of quality patient care. This engaging online course is designed to give every member of the dental team a clear, practical introduction to the essential principles of dental record keeping.

Whether you’re new to the dental field or simply need a refresher, this course breaks down the key legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding the use and storage of patient health information. With easy-to-follow modules, real-life examples, and practical guidance, you’ll gain the confidence to manage records accurately and responsibly in your day-to-day work.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the main laws, regulations, and professional guidelines that govern dental recordkeeping in Australia
• Identify the key elements of a complete and compliant dental record
• Know your role and responsibilities in maintaining accurate and secure patient records

This course provides a foundational overview that is useful for new dental team members or those looking to build their compliance knowledge.

For dental practitioners seeking a more in-depth understanding of clinical documentation and legal obligations, we recommend supplanting this training with the following:

• the advanced online course available via www.dentalcompliance.org, or
• attending our respected and engaging face to face course delivered by leading speaker, Dr Craig Brown.

Keeping accurate dental records isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about supporting high-quality care, protecting patients’ privacy, and staying compliant with regulatory standards.

Enrol now and ensure your whole team is confident, compliant, and well-informed when it comes to dental records.

Practitioners are responsible for maintaining accurate records of CPD hours in accordance with DBA requirements. Online learning allows for training to be completed at a pace appropriate for each individual learner. The time taken for each course may vary depending adjunct reading also (for example, reference documents). For this reason, it is important that you track your own CPD hours and any adjunct learning (such as supplementary reading) when completing these online courses.