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The evolving role of the dental nurse

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With the inception of the GDC's Scope of Practice document in April 2009, the dental nurse's roles and responsibilities have expanded considerably. This has allowed them to develop further knowledge and skills in clinical practice

In the next few years, the emphasis of dental care will be shifting from intervention and treatment to oral health, prevention and education. This shift in emphasis has implications for the education and training of the dental team, the skills mix, and the evolving roles of dental care professionals.

The 90 dental pilots, commissioned by NHS England in 2011–2013, are about developing a model of dental care that is appropriate to maintaining and improving the oral health of the population. The pilots settings offer opportunities for the evolving roles and skills mix, a transformational change in the culture of the dental team.

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