Registration was a big breakthrough in recognising the skills and professionalism of the dental nurse. But with rights and privileges came responsibilities and obligations.
However, it can sometimes be forgotten that these responsibilities are not confined to the dental surgery, and the treatment of patients, but extend to the nurse's personal life as well. In practical terms, this had always been the case. For example, before registration there would still have been a clear expectation that a dental nurse would not disclose details of a patient's treatment, even where she or he did not have direct responsibility for confidentiality when treating patients.
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