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These notes summarise the key points for SPF I2.6. Direct Access, Registrant Groups and Scope of Practice for Dental Nurses.

• The primary target is I 2.6: Describe the impact of Direct Access on each registrant group and the impact on the application of each group's scope of practice.
• The course sits in the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain of Interpersonal Skills, sub domain Teamwork and Wellbeing of Others.
• Linked behaviour I(B)2: Respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals when working and learning within a dental and wider healthcare team.
• Linked behaviour I(B)6: Manage, refer or delegate work according to colleagues' scopes of practice, ensuring competence and adherence to professional standards.
• Dental nurses should communicate with care, compassion, empathy and respect in patient, public and team interactions.
• Communication must be clear, confidential and accessible. Hand over information where needed and keep accurate records.
• Team working relies on role clarity, mutual respect, timely feedback, recognised delegation limits and clear routes for raising concerns.
• Use factual language: pause, clarify, ask, hand over, record, give feedback, refer or escalate as appropriate.
• Public and social media posts can affect confidentiality, public trust and professional standards and should be handled accordingly.