Lead, Teach, Mentor, Inspire: CPD for Emerging Clinical Educators
For Oral Health Therapists, Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists.
Are you currently supervising oral health or dental students during clinical placements—whether in universities, public dental clinics, Residential Aged Care Facilities, or other community dental settings?
Do you sometimes feel underprepared or lacking in confidence when it comes to teaching or mentoring? You’re not alone. Recent research shows that many clinical supervisors experience these same concerns.¹²³
As a clinical educator and mentor, your role is vital. You bring knowledge, skills, and real-world experience that help shape the next generation of dental professionals. But mentorship involves more than clinical expertise—it requires an understanding of educational methods, learning styles, and how to effectively support and guide students through their development.
We understand this deeply—because we’ve lived it. Our team has been involved in all aspects of the educational journey: mentoring students, designing and delivering oral health curricula, leading accreditation processes, teaching both theory and clinical practice, and working within collaborative teams to support both learners and fellow educators.
Clinical education is a shared journey—built on strong mentorship and mutual growth. When clinical educators feel confident and supported in their mentoring role, students thrive. And when students thrive, they graduate as safe, capable, and competent professionals.
This CPD course is designed to strengthen your confidence, develop your teaching and mentoring skills, and support your professional growth as a clinical educator. Because confident mentors create confident graduates.
Your role as a mentor and educator is invaluable to the future of our profession. Let’s work together to elevate clinical education—and ensure every student benefits from quality mentorship.
References:
- Aley MJ, Lawther ML, Westhoff P, Ayo AS, Acret T, Biggar J, Carlson-Jones W, Cheng K. Mentoring Students as a Professional Development Opportunity: Reflections of Early Career Dental Faculty. Eur J Dent Educ. 2025 Jul 15. doi: 10.1111/eje.70019. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40665577.
- Taylor M, Carr S, Kujan O. Community‐Based Dental Education (CBDE): A Survey of Current Program Implementation at Australian Dental Schools. International Journal of Dentistry. 2024;2024(1):2890518.
- Bartle EK, McGowan KM. Clinical supervisors’ reflections on their role, training needs and overall experience as dental educators. European Journal of Dental Education. 2021 May;25(2):282-90.
Launching January 2026 – Expressions of Interest Now Open!
Be among the first to participate in this new professional development course designed specifically for dental practitioners involved in student supervision.
This evidence-based CPD course supports clinical educators to build confidence, enhance teaching skills, and develop a deeper understanding of the student learning process. Whether you work in university clinics, public health settings, Residential Aged Care Facilities, or community practices—this course is designed for you.
The Details so far…
The course consists of four modules, each including:
- 1-hour live online session
- 1-hour of self-directed learning
- An assessment task per module
- Supporting resources and tools to use during and beyond the course
Total CPD hours: 16
Cost: $250 per module | $1,000 total
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