Reading List

Key GDC, regulator and compliance resources relevant to SPF P 1.12 for dental nurses.

• GDC - Safe Practitioner Framework: Dental Nurse PDF
  The dental nurse framework containing Professionalism learning outcome P 1.12.
• GDC - Standards for the Dental Team
  Core professional standards for registered dental professionals.
• GDC Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first
  Includes duties on safe environments, relevant laws and regulations, equality and indemnity.
• GDC - Scope of Practice
  Guidance on scope, competence, training and cover for dental professionals.
• GDC Principle 8 - Raise concerns if patients are at risk
  Standards on raising concerns about staff, systems, the environment or conflicting instructions.
• CQC Regulation 17 - Good governance
  England-specific guidance on systems, records and governance for providers.
• CQC Regulation 12 - Safe care and treatment
  England-specific guidance on safe systems and preventing avoidable harm.
• Healthcare Inspectorate Wales - Dental practices
  Wales service-regulator information for dental practice inspection and regulation.
• Scottish Government - Healthcare Improvement Scotland independent healthcare regulation context
  Background on Healthcare Improvement Scotland regulation of independent healthcare services, including independent clinics.
• RQIA - Registration guidance
  Northern Ireland registration guidance, including independent hospitals and private dental practices.
• RQIA - Independent Hospital Dental Service Provider Guidance 2025-26
  Northern Ireland guidance for dental practice inspection and compliance.
• ICO - UK GDPR guidance and resources
  Data protection guidance for handling patient information.
• GOV.UK - Equality Act 2010 guidance
  Overview of equality law and protection from discrimination.
• HSE - Health and social care services
  Health and safety guidance relevant to healthcare settings.