Reading List

This list collects the official sources most relevant to S 1.1: Explain what is meant by the term insight in the context of professional practice and to the Self-management domain for dental nurses.

• GDC: Learning outcomes and behaviours
  The current GDC page for the Safe Practitioner framework, including dental nurse outcomes and behaviours.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/dental-education/quality-assurance/learning-outcomes-and-behaviours
• GDC: Standards for the Dental Team
  Professional standards linking self-management, scope, communication, CPD, team working and patient trust.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team
• GDC: Scope of Practice
  Guidance on the current scope of practice for dental nurses and other dental professionals.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice
• GDC: CPD for dental professionals
  Overview of CPD requirements and expectations for professional learning.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd
• GDC: Recording and submitting CPD
  Guidance on keeping CPD records, completing annual statements and maintaining a personal development plan.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd/cpd-scheme/recording-and-submitting-cpd
• GDC: Reflective practice
  Guidance on reflective practice for individuals and teams.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd/reflective-practice
• GDC Standards Principle 7: Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
  Core standard supporting competence, CPD and scope-aware practice.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle7/principle7
• GDC Standards Principle 8: Raise concerns if patients are at risk
  Core standard on escalating concerns where patient safety may be affected.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle8/principle8

Use these documents to clarify the outcome, the associated behaviours, and the duties that support safe, reflective and developing practice as a dental nurse.