Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists

Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists is designed for a dental Safeguarding Practice Lead who has already completed introductory safeguarding training. It develops the knowledge needed to support staff, manage concerns and referrals, and work with relevant agencies to protect children and adults at risk.

Learn how the course works and how the Safeguarding Practice Lead role may be named in different settings. This introduction also sets out the learning aims, accessibility options and where to enter your GDC number for the certificate.

Refresh the principles of safeguarding children and adults at risk, then examine the responsibilities of the Safeguarding Practice Lead. The lesson explains the legislation, guidance and partner agencies that inform decisions and support safeguarding work in a dental practice.

Examine how safeguarding policies, risk assessment and safer recruitment help create a safer dental practice. The lesson also covers professional boundaries and the lead's role in handling complaints and allegations.

Learn to recognise indicators and different forms of abuse affecting children and adults at risk. The lesson considers contextual factors and signs that may be relevant in a dental setting, including injuries around the face and mouth.

Explore how disclosures may happen, the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and how to respond sensitively. As the lead, you will also consider how to support staff who bring you a concern without making assumptions or investigating it yourself.

Learn how to report and record safeguarding concerns clearly, and how to help colleagues do the same. The lesson covers confidentiality, appropriate information sharing and practical tools such as body and face maps.

Follow the steps for making a safeguarding referral and deciding when urgent action is needed. The lesson explains what may happen after a referral and the support available to children and families.

Apply the principles of recognising, responding to, recording and referring concerns through case studies relevant to a dental Safeguarding Practice Lead. These activities let you practise decisions before the final assessment and do not contribute to your assessment mark.

Complete the final assessment using questions about the lead role and the wider course content. You need 80% to pass, can retry if needed and will be emailed your certificate after passing. If you entered your GDC number, it is included on the certificate.

Download body and face map templates to use as reference materials in your dental practice. Review how these resources support clear recording of safeguarding concerns.

Complete a short evaluation of the course and its relevance to your work. Your feedback helps improve the training for future learners.