QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who are the General Dental Council? - ANSWER-The
regulatory Body of the dental profession.
the role is to protect patients from harm and maintain public
confidence in all members of the dental profession.
They set standards that all dental professionals must meet.
investigate complaints
What is the role of the GDC in dental nursing training? -
ANSWER-To ensure that dental nurses are adequately trained
and qualified to a suitable level in their chosen dental career .
Each student must be able to demonstrate by the end of their
training to be able to join the GDC register.
what do the GDC aim to do? - ANSWER-set standards to be
followed, handle fitness to practice issues, remove individuals
from the register and prevent them from practising as dental
professionals if they ar considered to be unfit, protect patients,
regulate the dental team, promote public confidence in all
dental professions ,ensure that all dental professionals maintain
an uptown date level of knowledge e
assist patients with serious complaints against dental
professionals.
Name the 9 principles of the GDC? - ANSWER-Put patient's
interests first
communicate effectively with patients
obtain valid consent
maintain and protect patients' information
have a clear and effective complaints procedure
, work with colleagues in a way that's in patients' best interests
maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge
and skills
raise concerns if patients are at risk
make sure your personal behaviour maintains patient's
confidence in you and the dental profession.
Define student fitness to practice? - ANSWER-meeting certain
requirements during your training relating to
clinical/technical and academic work
professional behaviour
health
Who are the CQC? - ANSWER-The care quality commission is
an independent regulatory of health and adult social care
services in England. They ensure the quality and safety of care.
what are safe working practices for a dental nurse? -
ANSWER-Provide and maintain safe equipment, appliances
and systems of work. Ensure all staff are trained in the safe
handling and storage of any dangerous or potentially harmful
items or substances
summarise the scope of practice for a Dental Nurse? -
ANSWER-What you are trained and competent to do
prepare and maintain clinical environment (equipment)
carry out infection prevention and control
record dental charting
prepare mix and handle dental materials
provide chairside support
keep full accurate patient records
prepare materials for dental radiography
process dental radiographs
give appropriate patients advice
support patient if medical emergency