Safeguarding is a significant issue for all healthcare providers. The range of potential aspects that may be presented to healthcare providers is vast – and beyond the scope of this article. Therefore, this article will look at exploring the guidance provided by the General Dental Council (GDC) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and how this relates to the role of dental nurses within the context of this important subject.
The GDC provide a framework for dental care professionals (DCPs) within their nine core principles. Principal 8 states we should raise concerns if a patients is at risk.
The principles are also reflected in the recommended core continuous professional development (CPD) recommendations, which are:
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