Reading List

This list collects current official sources relevant to I 1.9: Explain the professional expectations, potential impact, and consequence of using social media as a communication tool and other Interpersonal Skills outcomes for dental nurses.
- GDC: Learning outcomes and behaviours
Current GDC Safe Practitioner framework page, including dental nurse outcomes and behaviours.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/dental-education/quality-assurance/learning-outcomes-and-behaviours - GDC: Safe Practitioner framework for dental nurses
The dental nurse Safe Practitioner framework PDF, including Interpersonal Skills outcomes.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/about-us/safe-practitioner/safe-practitioner--dental-nurse.pdf?sfvrsn=bae145a5_4 - GDC: Standards for the Dental Team
Professional standards on communication, consent, complaints, colleagues, professionalism and raising concerns.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team - GDC Principle 2: Communicate effectively with patients
GDC expectations for clear, effective, accessible patient communication.
https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle2/principle2 - GDC Principle 6: Work with colleagues in a way that serves patients' interests
GDC expectations for working with colleagues, communication, delegation and requests.
https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle6/principle6 - GDC Principle 8: Raise concerns if patients are at risk
GDC expectations for raising concerns and acting when patients may be at risk.
https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle8/principle8 - GDC: Scope of Practice
Current scope guidance for dental nurses and other dental professionals.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice - GDC: Guidance on using social media
GDC guidance on social media, confidentiality and maintaining public confidence.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/guidance-documents/guidance-on-using-social-media - GDC: Guidance on advertising
GDC guidance on accurate, ethical advertising and public information.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/gdc-guidance-for-dental-professionals/guidance-on-advertising
Use these documents to check the specific Safe Practitioner outcome, the linked behaviours, and the communication or team-working duties that support safe practice for dental nurses.

