Reading List

This list collects official sources relevant to S 3.4: Explain the role of coping strategies for practice, such as reflection, self-acceptance, debriefing, handing over to another colleague, peer support and asking for help in responding to challenges and setbacks 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 supporting escalation where patient safety may be affected.
  https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle8/principle8
• HSE: Work-related stress and how to manage it
  Workplace guidance on stress, including risk assessment and management standards.
  https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/
• NICE NG212: Mental wellbeing at work
  Guidance on creating supportive work environments and preventing poor mental wellbeing.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng212/
• NHS Every Mind Matters: Stress
  Public NHS advice on recognising and managing stress.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/stress/
• Acas: Supporting mental health at work
  Practical guidance on workplace support and conversations about mental health.
  https://www.acas.org.uk/supporting-mental-health-workplace
• Acas: Managing work-related stress
  Guidance on recognising and responding to work-related stress.
  https://www.acas.org.uk/managing-work-related-stress

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