Reading List

A curated Reading List to extend learning from Autism Awareness for Dental Nurses.

Autism Training and Dental Care

• GOV.UK - Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training
  Official guidance on statutory learning disability and autism training for CQC-registered providers in England.
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oliver-mcgowan-code-of-practice/the-oliver-mcgowan-draft-code-of-practice-on-statutory-learning-disability-and-autism-training

• CQC - Mandatory training requirement on learning disability and autism
  Briefing on inspectors' expectations for provider training in learning disability and autism.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/nhs-trusts/brief-guides-inspection-teams/mandatory-training-learning-disability-autism

• National Autistic Society - Dental care and autism
  Practical guidance for dental teams on communicating with autistic patients, making sensory adjustments, and preparing patients for treatment.
  https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/going-to-the-dentist/dentists

NICE and Dental Professional Standards

• NICE CG142 - Autism spectrum disorder in adults
  Guidance on recognising, referring, diagnosing and managing autism in adults.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142

• NICE CG170 - Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s
  Guidance on assessment and support for autistic children and young people.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170

• GDC - Standards for the Dental Team
  Core standards covering communication, consent, confidentiality and patient-centred care.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team

• GDC - Scope of Practice
  Guidance on the dental nurse role, permitted activities and the requirement to work within competence and indemnity arrangements.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice

• GDC - Safe Practitioner: Dental Nurse
  The GDC framework for dental nurse expectations, including professionalism, communication, safety and team behaviour.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/about-us/safe-practitioner/safe-practitioner--dental-nurse.pdf?sfvrsn=bae145a5_4

Sedation Guidance

• SDCEP - Conscious Sedation in Dentistry
  UK guidance on safe and effective conscious sedation for dental procedures.
  https://www.sdcep.org.uk/published-guidance/conscious-sedation/

• IACSD - Standards for Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care
  National standards and accreditation information for conscious sedation in dental care.
  https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/dental-faculties/fds/publications-guidelines/standards-for-conscious-sedation-in-the-provision-of-dental-care-and-accreditation/