Welcome

This course is for dental nurses who need targeted CPD for the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework Self-management learning outcome S 2.8: Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies as they relate to dental nurse practice.

SPF fit: This course supports the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain of Self-management, sub-domain Reflection, Continued and Self-Directed Learning. It focuses on learning outcome S 2.8 and maps to behaviours S(B)4: Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self; S(B)5: Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence; S(B)6: Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.

The Self-management domain expects dental nurses to adapt and respond to different situations using reflection. It also expects dental nurses to plan and manage time, continue professional learning, and manage personal or practice pressures so patient care remains protected.

Why This Course Matters

• It is targeted: the course is built around one SPF Self-management learning outcome rather than a broad topic heading.
• It is dental-nurse specific: examples focus on chairside care, reception cover, decontamination, records, handover, CPD, feedback, wellbeing and safe escalation.
• It keeps scope clear: dental nurses will see how to observe, prepare, support, record, ask, escalate and reflect while working within their role and competence.
• It supports professionalism: S2.8 is treated as practical guidance for safe practice rather than abstract framework text.

A Simple Learner Spine

• Identify new techniques and technologies relevant to dental nurses.
• Evaluate benefits, risks, evidence and scope implications.
• Recognise training, competence and supervision requirements.
• Consider patient safety, consent, accessibility and data protection.
• Support safe adoption and review after change.