Reading List

This reading list supports CPD for the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework Professionalism outcome P 2.3. Use these sources alongside local policy and role-specific supervision.

Core Sources

• GDC - The Safe Practitioner: Dental Nurse
  The Safe Practitioner Framework document for dental nurses, including the Professionalism learning outcomes and behaviours used in this course.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/education-and-cpd/safe-practitioner-framework-2024/eqa-gui-011-spf-dental-nurse.pdf?sfvrsn=2e9b563_11

• GDC - Standards for the Dental Team
  The core professional standards for registered dental professionals.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team

• GDC - Scope of Practice
  GDC guidance on the scope of practice of dental nurses and other dental professionals.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice

• GDC Standards - Principle 6
  Guidance on working with colleagues in ways that protect patients' interests, including teamwork, support and delegation.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle6/principle6

• GDC Standards - Principle 7
  Guidance on maintaining, developing and working within professional knowledge and skills.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle7/principle7

• GDC Standards - Principle 8
  Guidance on raising concerns when patients are at risk.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle8/principle8

• NHS Leadership Academy - Healthcare Leadership Model
  A practical model for influence, improvement, team working and patient-centred leadership.
  https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/healthcare-leadership-model/

• CQC Dental mythbuster 27 - Well-led
  England-specific guidance on well-led dental services and governance evidence.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/dentists/dental-mythbuster-27-well-led

• CQC Regulation 17 - Good governance
  England-specific regulation on systems and processes for assessing, monitoring and improving quality and safety.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/providers/regulations-service-providers-and-managers/health-social-care-act/regulation-17

• CQC Regulation 12 - Safe care and treatment
  England-specific regulation on assessing risks and providing safe care and treatment.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/providers/regulations-service-providers-and-managers/health-social-care-act/regulation-12

• GOV.UK - Report a problem with a medicine or medical device
  Official route for reporting problems with medicines or medical devices.
  https://www.gov.uk/report-problem-medicine-medical-device

Refer to these sources to check current professional, legal and governance expectations, and to inform local practice relating to devices, services and patient safety.