Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C, D

The aim of this activity is to enable you to review and update your knowledge and understanding of disinfection and decontamination in relation to current best practice guidelines. It will cover:

• A review of relevant microbiology.
• Transmission of pathogens.
• Relevant guidance – Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01-05.
• Practice policy requirements.
• Training requirements for staff in decontamination, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

Regulations:

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) [available online] www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/

Medical Devices Regulations 2002 [available online] www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/618/contents/made

Official Guidance and Codes of Practice:

Department of Health (2013). Decontamination: Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices (2013 Edition). London, Department of Health.

Department of Health (2015). The Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance (updated 2015). London, Department of Health.

General Dental Council (2013). Standards for the Dental Team. Department of Health (2009). 

Bibliography

American Dental Association, Oral Health Topics; Dental Unit Waterlines. Centre for Science Information, ADA Science Institute. (updated 2017) [available online]. www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/dental-unit-waterlines

Hollins, C. (2013). Levison's Textbook for Dental Nurses (11th Edition).

Resources

GDC Standards

HTM 01-05

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C

This e-learning activity aims to explain how to perform CPR effectively and will discuss the contents of your practice emergency drugs kit. 

• Define the acronym DRS ABCD
• Describe how to deliver effective CPR
• Differentiate between CPR for adults and children
• Explain the position of the defibrillator pads
• List the contents of your practice emergency drugs kit

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

• AED Expert. (Date unknown). Child Defib Pads. Available at http://www.aedexpert.co.uk/aed/child-defib-pads/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
• First Aid. (2014). Telefunken AED Adult Defibrillator Pads. Available at http://www.firstaid.co.uk/Telefunken-AED-Adult-Defibrillator-Pads-PNS2489/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
• First Aid Services. (Date unknown). FAQs About Chest Compression only CPR. Available at http://firstaidservices.ca/faqs-about-chest-compression-only-cpr/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
• First Medical Training. (2015). ME in a Dental Surgery. FMT, Bradford.
• Gonzalez K and Vargas A. (Date unknown). CPR AND Emergency Procedures. Available at https://www.emaze.com/@AQFRCLT (accessed on 11/12/17)

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C

This e-learning activity aims to discuss cardiac emergencies and choking. 

• List three different cardiac emergencies
• State the signs and symptoms of cardiac emergencies
• Explain the steps to take when suspecting a cardiac emergency
• State the signs and symptoms of choking
• Explain how to deliver abdominal thrusts and back blows
• Define hyperventilation and suggest ways you can help patients to deal with this

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

St. John Ambulance. 2015. Heart attack. Available at http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/heart/heart-attack.aspx (accessed on 17/11/17) 

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C

This e-learning activity aims to discuss stroke, asthma attack, epileptic seizure, hyper and hypoglycaemia, anaphylactic shock, and fainting. 

• Define the acronym FAST
• Explain the signs and symptoms of asthma attack
• List the reasons to ring 999 when a patient is having an epileptic seizure
• State the differences between hyper and hypoglycaemia
• Define anaphylaxis
• Explain how to treat a patient following a faint

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

NHS. Date unknown. Stroke – Act Fast. Available at https://www.nhs.uk/actfast/Pages/stroke.aspx#OXd5JvlrmvUTrsfA.97 (accessed on 17/11/17) 

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C

The aim of this activity is to provide dental nurses with an update on radiation protection. The activity will include information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), radiation risks and radiation doses. It will also provide an overview of legislation relating to dental radiography.

The outcomes for the activity are to: 

• discuss what happens when an X-ray contacts the human body;
• list the legislation relevant to dental radiography;
• describe the different roles involved in dental radiography.

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

Harmer M. (2016). Radiation Protection IRMER Part 3. Risk of Ionising Radiation and Dose. Available at http://www.dentinaltubules.com/videos/radiation-protection-irmer-part-3-risk-of-ionising-radiation-and-dose (accessed on 28/3/17)

Royal College of Radiologists. (2015). A Guide to Understanding the Implications of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. Available at https://www.sor.org/sites/default/files/document-versions/bfcr152_irmer.pdf (accessed on 15/5/17)

National Radiological Protection Board. (2001).  Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment. Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/337178/misc_pub_DentalGuidanceNotes.pdf (accessed on 29/3/17)

Whaites E. (2005). Radiography and Radiology for Dental Nurses. Elsevier. 

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C              

The aim of this activity is to define quality assurance in respect to dental radiography, discuss the clinical evaluation of radiographic images and describe procedures that are part of an overall quality assurance programme.

By the end of this activity you should be able to:

• Define quality assurance in dental radiography
• List film faults and how they can occur
• Discuss methods of quality assurance

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. (2000). The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations. HMSO, London.

NRPB. (2001) Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment. National radiological protection board, Oxon.

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: C

This activity aims to help you be aware of oral cancer.

• To provide a brief overview of the pathology and staging of oral cancer;
• To enable understanding of the risk factors associated with oral cancer;
• To enable understanding of the oral cancer screening process;
• To enable understanding of the referral process for potential malignant lesions. 

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

• British Dental Health Foundation. (2016) Mouth cancer action month: Risk factors. Online at: http://www.mouthcancer.org/risk-factors/ [Accessedon:09/04/16]. 
• Cancer Research UK. (2013) Oral Cancer Statistics. Online at: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/oral-cancer#heading-Zero [Accessedon:05/04/16]. 
• Drink Aware. (2016) New government alcohol unit guidelines. Online at: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/what-is-alcohol/new-government-alcohol-unit-guidelines [Accessedon:09/04/16]. 
• NHS Choices. (2015) What do cancer stages and grades mean? Online at: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/3169.aspx?CategoryID=96 [Accessedon:09/04/16]. 
• Mouth Cancer Foundation. (no date) Checklist for writing a referral letter. Online at: http://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/sites/mcfdev/files/body/PDFs/mcsas-members/Referral%20Letter%20Checklist.pdf [Accessedon:11/04/16]. 
• Shakoor, A. (2015) Oral Cancer in the 21st Century: Knowledge and Public Awareness. Germany: Scholars Press.

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes: A, D

The aim of this activity is to provide an understanding of:

• The potential reasons for patient complaints (including a look at recent complaints statistics).
• The mandatory requirements/legal obligations of practice policies and procedures relating to complaints handling.
• Appropriate ways of handling complaints in dental practices to prevent escalation. 
• The potential positives in complaints handling.
• Preventing complaints.

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

1) www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/complaint

(2) www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/nhs-and-social-care-complaints/nhs-complaints-who-is-your-complaint-against/nhs-dentist-complaints/

(3) www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-can-i-complain-about-a-dentist

(4) www.gdc-uk.org/search?querytext=DCS+reports

(5) www.dentistry.co.uk/2017/09/19/nhs-complaints-increase-4-9/

(6) NHS complaints statistics: https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30080

(7) ddujournal.theddu.com/issue-archive/issue-2/great-expectations

(8) https://www.gdc-uk.org/professionals/standards

(9) www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-16-receiving-acting-complaints#full-regulation

(10) bda.org/dentists/advice/Pages/Expert-solutions-templates.aspx

(11) www.ombudsman.org.uk/about-us/our-principles/ombudsmans-introduction-principles

(12) www.theddu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/complaints/effective-complaint-handling

(13) www.dentalprotection.org/docs/librariesprovider4/dental-advice-booklets/dental-advice-booklet-complaints-handling-england.pdf

(14) www.goodreads.com/quotes/699462-you-can-please-some-of-the-people-all-of-the

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: D

• To highlight the differences between dental ethics and law
• To explore the relevance of dental ethics and legislation to dentistry
• To reflect on the role of dental professionals and how ethics and law can gain and maintain patients’ trust and confidence in our profession

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

General Dental Council. Patient and Public Attitudes to Standards for Dental Professionals, Ethical Guidance and Use of the Term Doctor. November 2010.

www.gdc-uk.org.

www.differencebetween.net

General Dental Council. Guidance for the Professional Conduct Committee, including Indicative Sanctions Guidance. April 2015. 

www.legislation.gov.uk

British Dental Association. Public perceptions of choice in UK dental care: findings from a national survey. October 2012. 

www.cqc.org.uk

D.Shaw. Continuous consent and dignity in dentistry. BDJ, 2007; 203: 569 – 571.

Lambden P. Dental Law and Ethics. Radcliffe Medical Press, 2005.

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls

Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes met: A

This activity aims to help you: 

• be aware of your responsibilities regarding safeguarding for children, young adults and vulnerable adults in the dental practice; 
• know the appropriate steps to take if you suspect abuse.

Its objectives are to make sure you can: 

• name the main laws and regulations relating to safeguarding;
• identify the different types of abuse and the characteristics associated with them;
• explain what should be in place at your practice regarding safeguarding; 
• list the steps to take if you suspect abuse.

CPD Activity

This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers. 

Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.

References

British Dental Association, (2016). Summary flow chart. Online at: https://bda.org/childprotection/Responding/Pages/Flow-chart-for-action.aspx [Accessed on: 01/04/18]. 

Care Quality Commission, (2015). Statement on CQC’s roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children and adults. Online at: https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20150710_CQC_New_Safeguarding_Statement.pdf [Accessed on: 29/03/18]. 

Care Quality Commission, (2017). Dental mythbuster 14: Safeguarding training. Online at: http://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/dentists/dental-mythbuster-14-safeguarding-training [Accessed on: 31/03/18]. 

Criminal Record and Barring Service, (2015). DBS Checks for Dental Practices – What Safeguarding is in Place? Online at: http://www.criminalrecordandbarringservice.co.uk/dbs-checks-for-dental-practices-what-safe-guarding-is-in-place/ [Accessed on: 01/04/18]. 

Dental Protection (2016). Confidentiality UK, Online at: https://www.dentalprotection.org/docs/librariesprovider4/dental-advice-booklets/dental-advice-booklet-confidentiality.pdf?sfvrsn=24. [Accessed on: 01/04/18]. 

General Dental Council (2013). Standards for the Dental Team. Online at: https://www.gdc-uk.org/professionals/standards/team [Accessed on: 28/03/18].

NHS England (2017). Safeguarding Adults. Online at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/adult-pocket-guide.pdf [Accessed on: 28/03/18]. 

NSPCC (2018). Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Signs, indicators and effects. Online at: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/signs-symptoms-and-effects/. [Accessed on: 01/04/18]. 

Quality Assurance

This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.

Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.

Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually. 

Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.

All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:

• clear learning outcomes
• concise educational aims and objectives  
• clear anticipated outcomes
• content meets GDC Standards 
• quality controls