The Dental Team Flashcards
1
Q
The GDC recognised team
A
Dentist Dental nurse Dental therapist Orthodontic therapist Dental hygienist Dental technician Clinical dental technician
2
Q
Rest of the team involved
A
Receptionist Practice manager Domestic services Maintenance/service engineer Courier
3
Q
Scope of practice
A
Table
4
Q
GDC standards for the dental team
A
- Put patients 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 is in the patients’ best interests
- Maintain, develops and work within your professional knowledge and skills
- Raise concerns if patients are at risk
- Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession
