Reading List

This reading list gathers current official sources relevant to S 2.1: Explain the principles of an evidence-based approach and evaluate an evidence base and 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
  Scope guidance 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 professional learning expectations.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd
• GDC: Recording and submitting CPD
  Guidance on CPD records, annual statements and personal development plan requirements.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd/cpd-scheme/recording-and-submitting-cpd
• GDC: Reflective practice
  Guidance on individual and team reflective practice for dental professionals.
  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 professional 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 professional standard for escalating concerns where patient safety may be affected.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle8/principle8
• NICE: Evidence Standards Framework for digital health technologies
  Context for evaluating digital tools and technology used in healthcare.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/corporate/ecd7
• NHS England Digital: Clinical safety
  Clinical safety assurance for health IT systems and digital change.
  https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety
• MHRA: Report a problem with a medicine or medical device
  Official UK route for reporting suspected problems with medical devices and medicines.
  https://www.gov.uk/report-problem-medicine-medical-device
• CQC Regulation 17: Good governance
  England-specific governance guidance on systems, audit, risk and quality improvement.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/providers/regulations-service-providers-and-managers/health-social-care-act/regulation-17

Use these sources to inform your understanding of the SPF outcome, the related behaviours, and the professional duties that support safe, reflective and developing dental nurse practice.