Dental Nursing Report

This report provides a detailed overview of dental nursing, covering topics such as first aid, infection control, legal and regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations. It explores the roles and responsibilities of a dental nurse, emphasizing the importance of consent and safe equipment usage. The report also examines the principles of population health, evidence-based prevention, and health promotion in the context of oral healthcare.

Dental Nursing

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Roles and responsibilities of first aider.................................................................................1
1.2 Minimise the risk of infection to self and others...................................................................1
1.3 Need for establishing consent to provide first aid.................................................................1
1.4 Identify the first aid equipment that should be available......................................................2
1.5 Safe use of first aid equipment..............................................................................................2
Table 1.........................................................................................................................................2
What is priority of life support?..................................................................................................9
What does D.R.A.B.C. Stand for?..............................................................................................9
What is kept in your first aid box?..............................................................................................9
What should not be kept in you first aid box and why?............................................................10
The Resuscitation Council (UK 2006) advise ABCDE assessment. What do the D & E stand
for?............................................................................................................................................10
What precautions, of possible would you take to protect yourself from the above infections?
...................................................................................................................................................10
When checking an unconscious casualty for breathing, how long would you take?................10
What signs would you look for when checking casualty for evidence of breathing?...............10
At what stage would you send for help if other people are present?........................................11
How long should you take to assess before life supporting begins and how long before brain
damage occurs?.........................................................................................................................11
Why is it important not to use the neck tilt technique when spinal neck or neck injury is
suspected?.................................................................................................................................11
Please complete the table below in CPR techniques:................................................................11
When help has been sent for how long would you continue CPR?..........................................11
How might you manage CPR if two people where available?..................................................11
Why is a firm base needed for compressions and what would you do if there wasn't one?.....12
What details would you need to give to the paramedics when they arrived?...........................12

Following CPR in your surgery or after using any first aid equipment what would you need to
do?.............................................................................................................................................12
What position would you place an unconscious, breathing casualty in?..................................12
Why is this position most important?........................................................................................12
State the treatment for:..............................................................................................................12
Describe the signs and symptoms of shock...............................................................................12
State the treatment for shock.....................................................................................................13
How would you control severe bleeding in a casualty?............................................................13
Where is your emergency drug kit stored?...............................................................................13
TASK 2..........................................................................................................................................13
If you were asked a question on Oral Health you were unable to answer. What would you do?
If you had to refer to another member of staff what system is in place?..................................13
Methods of how oral health care can be planned and delivered and factors that contribute to
health and illness such as social factors, religious/cultural/ethical, environmental and
psychological.............................................................................................................................13
Basic principles of population health approach........................................................................14
Evidence based prevention to improve oral health by evaluating dental and wider healthcare
systems......................................................................................................................................14
Role of health promotion to change environment, community and individuals behaviours to
deliver health gain.....................................................................................................................14
Method of communication for several patient types for named issues given below................15
Different resources for taking images.......................................................................................15
Imaging equipments with use and aim along with actions taken after their failure..................15
Legal & regulatory requirements, professional codes of practices and organisational policy &
procedure for dental nursing.....................................................................................................16
GDC ethical and professional guidance....................................................................................17
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................18
REFRENCES.................................................................................................................................20
.......................................................................................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION
Dental nursing is the practice which include every aspect of patient care related to their
dental (Zamecnik and Kureckova, 2016). Their is requirement of specialist for providing
treatment to an individual related to dental care. This assignment going to cover first aid topic
which refers to an emergency care as well as treatment given to an injured person before medical
aid can be obtained. Along with this role of first aider and equipment required for this.
Moreover, it will also involve safe utilisation of first aid equipment as well as priority of life
support.
TASK 1
1.1 Roles and responsibilities of first aider
There are several role of first aider explanation are as follows :-
 Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
 Stop bleeding by using pressure and elevation
 Keeping fractured limb motionless
 Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Along with the above mention role there are some responsibilities also of first aider :-
 Proper arrangement of further requirement of medical help
 Assess causalities and find out nature as well as cause of victim's injuries
1.2 Minimise the risk of infection to self and others
There are some methods through which risk of infection can be minimise explanation are
as follows :-
 It is important to over the injured area for avoiding infection.
 Wash hand or any other exposed area immediately by using soap after providing care
 Sharp objective should be handle with care
1.3 Need for establishing consent to provide first aid
The requirement for establishing consent to given first aid is important because treatment
consist touching the victim so that offense or distress causing can be avoid (Lee, 2017).
Moreover, in some of the cases it has been observed that relatives may put objection on the
treatment of their family or friend. Thus, it is necessary to take permission before providing first
aid because in some situation it may create problem in several factors. Permission is necessary

because every individual has their own culture which include respect of an specific person's
personal space. As well as norms related to culture vary from person to person. Thus, in some
religions touching is taken as rude which require permission while providing first aid. So, it is
much important for first aider to establish consent while offering first aid treatment.
1.4 Identify the first aid equipment that should be available
Equipments required in first aid
Gauze pads (4 by 4 inches and two large with 8 by 10 inches)
Box of adhesive bandages
One gauze roller bandage
Scissors, thermometer
Tweezers and adhesive tape
Alcohol free cleansing wipes and painkillers like paracetamol
Latex gloves and wound cleaning agents
1.5 Safe use of first aid equipment
It is important to safely use first aid equipments :-
 It is necessary to handle equipment with proper care and use in the manner of given
process and techniques.
 Implement required legislation related to Health & Safety regulation 1981.
Table 1
Drug Used for
Adrenalin 1:1000 Treating anaphylaxis as well as acute allergic
reactions
Aspirin 300mg dispersible Toothache, Headache, migraine, neuralgia,
sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pains,
muscular aches and so on.

Chlorphenamine (Piriton) Insect bites, Hayfever, food or pet allergies,
angioneurotic oedema, urticaria and so on.
Diazepam injection Anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms and alcohol
withdrawal.
Glucagon Hypoglycemia
Glyceryl trinitrate tablets or spray Hypertension during surgeries, Angina pectoris
and chronic anal fissures
Hydrocortisone injection Blood diseases, Arthritis, severe allergies,
breathing problems, intestinal disorders, eye
diseases and skin problems.
Salbutamol inhaler Wheezing as well as shortness in breathing
because of Asthma or Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
Drug Examples Used in dentistry
Analgesics Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
opioids (codeine),
duhdrocodeine, oxycodone,
morphine), paracetamol etc..
Aspirin (Bayer), Ibuprofen
(Advil, Nuprin, motrin),
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and
so on.
Tranquillisers Hypnotics Diazepam, phenothiazines,
chlordiazepoxide, rauwolfia
alkaloids, thioxanthines,
clozapine and many other.
Diazepam, Lorazepam,
Hydroxyzine, Triazolam
Zaleplon and Nitrous oxide.
Antibiotics Doxycycline, Amoxicillin,
Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin,
Clindamycin, Metronidazole,
Azithromycin, Levofloxacin
Amoxicillin, Ampicillin,
Erythromycin, Ticarcillin,
Metronidazole etc..

Sulfamethoxazole etc..
Angina- Pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Chest pain or discomfort possible
considered as pressure, squeezing,
burning or fullness.
 Shortness of breathe and tiredness.
 Nausea, sweating and dizziness. Pain or discomfort in arms, neck, jaw,
shoulder or back.
Medications – calcium channel blockers, beta
blockers, oral anti- platelet medicine,
angiotensin covering enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
and anticoagulants.
Surgical process – Angioplasty as well as
coronary artery bypass grafting.
Life changes – Avoid smoking, control weight,
regular checking cholesterol levels, resting &
slowing down, avoid large meals, eat green
Vegetables, whole grains, consume low fat
dairy products.
Asthma- Narrowing of bronchial airways
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Shortness of breathe.
 Chest tightness or pain.
 A whistling or wheezing sign while
exhaling.
 Decrease or changes in lung function.
 Coughing or wheezing attacks.
 Trouble sleeping caused by shortness
of breathe, coughing or wheezing.
Medications –
 Inhaled corticosteroids
 Leukotriene modifiers
 Long-acting beta agonists
 Theophylline
Allergy medications –
 Immunotherapy and Omalizumab
 Oxygen therapy

 Signs of cold or allergies.  Bronchial thermoplasty
 Breathing exercises
 Asthma action plan
Heart Attack – most often caused by sudden obstruction of blood supply to the heart
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Pressure, tightness, pain or squeezing
in chest and arms.
 Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or
abdominal pain.
 Cold sweat and fatigue.
 Shortness of breathe. Light-headedness or sudden dizziness
Medications –
 Aspirin
 Thrombolytics
 Beta blockers
 Nitroglycerin
 ACR inhibitors and Statins
Surgical process –
 Coronary angioplasty & stenting
 Coronary artery bypass surgery
Stroke – interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or
difficulty in understanding speech
 Sudden numbness & weakness in face,
arm and leg
 Sudden severe headache Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss
of balance
Medications -
 Alteplase
 Blood Thinners
 Statin
 Antihypertensive drug
 ACE inhibitor
Procedures -
 Speech therapy
 Rehabilitation
 Occupational Therapy

 Stroke rehabilitation
 Physical Therapy
Cardiac Arrest/sudden and complete collapse – heart has stopped beating
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Heart palpitations
 Chest pain
 Dizziness or light-headedness
 Shortness of breathe
 Fatigue or weakness Fainting Shortness of breathe
Medications -
 Captopril (Capoten)
 Enalapril (Vasotec)
 Fosinopril (Monopril)
 Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
 Perindopril (Aceon)
 Involuntary nervous system blockers.
Surgical and other procedure –
 Defibrillation
 Tracheal intubation
 Targeted temperature management
 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Epilepsy – disturbance of electrical activity in the brain
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Uncontrollable jerking movement of
arms and legs
 Temporary confusion
 Loss of consciousness or awareness
 A staring spell Psychic symptoms such as fear,
anxiety or deja vu
Medications –
 Phenytoin
 Levetiracetam
 Carbamazepine
 Zonisamide
 Primidone
 Ethosuximide and Tiagabine.
Surgery & procedures –

 Vagus nerve stimulation
 Ketogenic diet
 Deep brain stimulation as well as
epilepsy surgery.
Anaphylaxis – severe allergic reaction
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Swelling of lips, tongue & throat
 stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhoea
 Skin rashes, itching & hives
 dizziness or fainting
 shortness of breathe, trouble in
breathing, wheezing
Medications –
 Epinephrine like adrenaline
 Intravenous (IV) Antihistamines and
cortisone
 A beta-agonist as albuterol
Process - Oxygen therapy so that it will result
in comfortable breathing.
Faints – loss of consciousness caused by temporary insufficient blood supply to brain
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Blurred vision, seeing spots
 Weakness and sweating
 Sensation that room is moving
 Bluish cast to the skin
 Ringing of ears Tingling or numbness of finger tips
Medications –
 Beta blockers
 Selective serotonin inhibitors
Procedures – Modification in lifestyle by
consuming more water & salt as well as
avoiding prolonged standing. Angioplasty for
cardiac syncope and pacemaker implantation.
Hyperventilation or panic attack – rapid breathing

Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Chest pain or fast & pounding
heartbeat
 Feeling light-headedness, dizzy, weak
 Feeling of not catching breathe
 Belching and bloating
 Muscle spasms
 Numbness and tingling Dry mouth
Medications –
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) like fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine
(Paxil, Pexeva), Serotonin and norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and
Benzodiazepines including alprazolam
(Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin).
Processes –
 Purse the lips
 Limit the airflow
 Psychotherapy
Hypoglycemia – abnormally low blood sugar level
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Irritability or moodiness
 Shakiness
 Hunger
 Dizziness
 Sweating
 Headache Anxiety or nervousness
Medications –
 Insulin treatment including
Glimepiride(Amaryl)
 Glipizide (Glucotrol)
 Glibenclamide (Glyburide, Micronase)
Procedure –
 Self monitoring blood sugar level
 Intake proper diet
 Surgical removal of tumour in
pancreas.
Hyperglycemia – abnormally high blood sugar level
Signs and symptoms Treatment

 Blood sugar more than 180 mg/dL
 Increased thirst
 Weight loss
 Trouble in concentrating
 Blurred vision
 Frequent peeing Headaches
Medications –
 Metformin
 Sulfonylureas
 Meglitinides
 Thiazolidinediones
 DPP-4 inhibitors.
Processes –
 Fluid replacement
 Electrolyte replacement
 Insulin therapy
Choking – partial/complete blocked airway
Signs and symptoms Treatment
 Difficulty breathing
 Agitation
 Cyanosis
 Gasping for air
 High pitched breathing noises like
wheezing Panic or Unconsciousness
Processes –
 Give back blows
 Do thrusts
 Do high abdominal thrusts for obese or
pregnant
 Give CPR
 Follow up and airway management.
What is priority of life support?
The basic priority of life support include assessment, airway maintenance as well as
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Moreover, there are some advance life support also such
as tracheal intubation, transcutaneous pacing, cardiac monitoring, rapid sequence induction,
cardiac defibrillation, and so on (Singletary And et.al., 2015). In the situation when casualty is
unconscious at that time first aider have to give basic life support.
What does D.R.A.B.C. Stand for?
D.R.A.B.C. Stands for :-

D – Danger
R – Response
A – Airway
B – Breathing
C – Circulation
What is kept in your first aid box?
There are several things which must be kept in first aid box kit so that emergency
treatment can be provided in effectual manner :-
 Small, medium and large size sterile gauze dressing
 Triangular and crepe rolled bandages
 Sticky tapes
 Alcohol free wipes
 painkillers tablets and antihistamine cream
 thermometer and so on
What should not be kept in you first aid box and why?
Used tools should not be kept in first aid box because their will be chances of infection to
other patients (Forgey, 2017). Along with this, expired medicines because it may create severe
condition of the victim for them. All these may result in dangerous situation so while preparing
first aid box all these must be kept in mind.
The Resuscitation Council (UK 2006) advise ABCDE assessment. What do the D & E stand for?
D - Disability
E – Exposure
What precautions, of possible would you take to protect yourself from the above infections?
There is requirement of taking several precautions to avoid infection and easy recovery of
injury.
 Cover injured area and wash hand after dressing
 Avoid alcohol, smoking or any other drug while taking medicines
 Physical exercise as well as have to manage stress through meditation

When checking an unconscious casualty for breathing, how long would you take?
For checking an unconscious causalities of breathing need CPR method which required
approx. 10 minutes for entire procedure (Crane and Maguire,2017).
What signs would you look for when checking casualty for evidence of breathing?
There are several signs which can be observed for checking causality for evidence of
breathing such as coughing, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath as well as feeling difficult
while performing daily basis activities.
At what stage would you send for help if other people are present?
Other people required for help when first aid kit is not sufficient as well as positive
outcomes is not gained from treatment providing such as not stop bleeding (Le and et.al., 2015).
How long should you take to assess before life supporting begins and how long before brain
damage occurs?
Time is precious at the time of brain injury so it is important to provide first aid within 2
minutes and in the case if patient is not responding then it is important to send patient nearyby
hospital immediately. Because permanent brain damage occur after 4 minutes without oxygen
and result in death within 4 to 6 minutes.
Why is it important not to use the neck tilt technique when spinal neck or neck injury is
suspected?
Neck tilt technique should not to be use while there is neck injury because it may result in
several other problems such as pain, swollen muscles of neck, headache and so on. Thus, it is
necessary to take proper treatment while neck injury instead of tilting it.
Please complete the table below in CPR techniques:
Ratio compressions: 30:2
Depth 2 inches approximately
Rate per minute 100 to 120
Breathes 2

When help has been sent for how long would you continue CPR?
Assistance is needed for automated external defibrillator (AED) and trained medical
responder at scene place of CPR technique continue for a long time than normal (Rose and et.al.,
2017).
How might you manage CPR if two people where available?
It is not easy to manage CPR when there are two people then in this situation it will be
suitable to call ambulance and send patient to the nearest hospital. But till ambulance not arrived
it will be suitable to give them compressions.
Why is a firm base needed for compressions and what would you do if there wasn't one?
A firm base is required for chest compressions to enable depth and ratio of compressions
to be effectually. It is important to utilise firm base for accomplishing better results by
conducting compressions in appropriate manner (Edwards, 2018).
What details would you need to give to the paramedics when they arrived?
It is needed as well as important to give detail information related to symptoms observed
within patient and steps taken by first aider for providing treatment and response of victim at that
time.
Following CPR in your surgery or after using any first aid equipment what would you need to
do?
All the used first aid equipment should be throw such as gloves and masks in the perfect
place so that their will be no chances of any infection.
What position would you place an unconscious, breathing casualty in?
Position matter a lot when an individual is suffering from any health issues at the time of
unconscious ans breathing causality patient have to lie on back as well as place a pillow under
bent knees and elevate the head of individual with two pillows because it result in facilitate to
feel relax.
Why is this position most important?
Position discussed above are important in the situation when individual is unconscious
and there is casualty in breathing (Dávila And et.al., 2019). Because all these result in reducing
breathing issues and help in feeling relax.

State the treatment for:
a) Small cuts and grazes – Rinse the wound to clean dirt and apply sterile adhesive bandage.
b) Bruises – This can be treated by ice therapy, vitamin K and C cream as well as by heating to
boost circulation.
c) Small splinters – Wash thoroughly after that try to remove splinter and put a bandage.
Describe the signs and symptoms of shock.
There are several signs and symptoms of shock explanation are as follows :-
 Cool & clammy skin
 Pale or ashen skin
 Rapid pulse rapid breathing
 Nausea or vomiting
 Enlarged pupils
 Weakness or fatigue dizziness or fainting
State the treatment for shock
Treatment related to shock involve electroconvulsive therapy, fluid replacement,,
hyperventilation, insulin shock therapy, defibrillation, dobutamine and so on (Jorm and
Ross,2018).
How would you control severe bleeding in a casualty?
By placing bandage or clean cloth on the injured area and pressuring it by palm bleeding
can be stop as well as controlled.
Where is your emergency drug kit stored?
The storage of emergency drug kit has been done in desk drawer or locker near office in
order to use it immediately in emergency conditions (Aakre, Lucksted and Browning-
McNee,2016).

TASK 2
If you were asked a question on Oral Health you were unable to answer. What would you do? If
you had to refer to another member of staff what system is in place?
If I am unable to answer question of oral health then I will gain enough knowledge from
my superior and then provide proper answer to an individual (Miller and Scully,2015). If I have
to refer to another staffs members then there is a client server system is in place.
Methods of how oral health care can be planned and delivered and factors that contribute to
health and illness such as social factors, religious/cultural/ethical, environmental and
psychological
The methods of planning oral care include dental check ups by conducting diagnosing
actual problem in teeth and gums. It include to provide information about diagnosing activities
and treatment procedures to patients which is ethically and psychologically required to gain
correct outcomes. Moreover, treatment plan should include appropriate medications which are
suitable for immunity of an individual (Andersson and et.al., 2017).
Basic principles of population health approach
Demographic and social trends – This include that the heterogeneity of population
health needs across different demographics and jurisdictions requires development of
appropriate health policy which can maintain standardization and customisation of interventions.
UK and international oral health trends – The Present trend consist to utilise advanced
technology for diagnosing and treating severe health problems in order to provide accurate care
to patients (Hurley, 2016). For example, electronic health record system, telehealth, artificial
organs, wireless brain sensors and many more.
Determinants of health – There are several determinants of health such as education,
work environment, unemployment, water & sanitation, healthcare services, housing and
agriculture & food production should be focussed to gain better health.
Inequalities in health – The inequality in health is observed among people while gaining
care facilities due to discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, age, disability etc. that is
required to be removed to provide proper care to every person for improving overall health of
population.

Evidence based prevention to improve oral health by evaluating dental and wider healthcare
systems
The evidence based prevention include to determine and define an oral health problem to
make an aim for patient well-being (Zenthöfer and et.al., 2017). It requires to considered health
determinants including social, physical, environmental and economic factor while making
treatment plan for attaining better health of an individual. Moreover, an objective should be set
while synthesizing interventions to control disease and treat it to make patient healthy.
Role of health promotion to change environment, community and individuals behaviours to
deliver health gain
Health promotion encourage people to adopt and maintain personal behaviours to prevent
disease which facilitate to reduce health issues in community. It is helpful to discourage health
damaging behaviours which change environment which improve well-being and eliminate health
hazards from social and physical atmosphere.
Method of communication for several patient types for named issues given below
Adults: Gum disease Verbal communication
Children: Diet Listening and questioning
Older people: Current OH
routine
Technology aided devices for unable persons and signs
about their issues
People with special needs: Caries Signs & symptoms and non- verbal communication
Different resources for taking images
Holders The image placeholders is a kind of dummy image designed in order to
draw attention for need of an actual image.
Film A film is used for moving images that have been recoded which can be
shown on television screen (Nash And et.al., 2018).
Receptors This is known as a device which is responsible for changing X-ray beam
into visible image.
Mounting sheets The Mounting sheets are helpful to protect image from bending an d

wrinkling in order prepare it for framing with myriad choice of moulding
material.
Software This include ghost imaging or cloning in which software driven data
backup process that copies contents of computer hard disk in single
compressed file referred to as an image.
Imaging equipments with use and aim along with actions taken after their failure
Intra-oral x-ray machine Intra oral radiographs
Intra oral X- rays machine is most common type use in dentistry.
They give a high level of detail and allows dentist to find cavities,
look at tooth roots, check health of the bony area around the tooth,
see status of developing teeth and otherwise monitor good tooth
health (Colonio Salazar And et.al., 2016).
Extra-oral x-ray machine Extra-oral x-ray machines taken outside of the mouth in order to
find out relevant cavities, root problems and other issues.
Computer programme The computer programme are used for collecting, managing,
saving and retrieving medical information for patients in order to
create reports for the in dental care.
Developer The developer process of photographic films, plates or papers and
photographic developer is more or more chemical which are
responsible for converting latent image into visible image (Moons,
2017).
Image receptors The image receptors as an aim to change X ray beam in visible
image.
Legal & regulatory requirements, professional codes of practices and organisational policy &
procedure for dental nursing
Data protection Act It consist to maintain privacy and security of

information related to patients and
administrative activities.
Department of Health Guidelines and
Regulations
 Put interest of patient first and
communicate with them properly.
 Obtain valid consent and maintain
privacy & security of patient
information.
 Maintain, create and work by
professionals abilities & skills.
 Raise concerns if patient is at risk.
 Balance confidence of an individual
through proper behaviour and dental
profession.
Social media  Promote dental health in society.
 Make people aware about precautions.
 Improve comfort level of people with
dentists.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Standards-
 Person centred care.
 Dignity and respect
 Consent and safety.
 Safeguarding from abuse.
 Food and drink
 Premises and equipment
 Complaints. Good governance and
staffing
 Duty of candour
Direct impact of Direct Access on each
registrant groups
Direct access refer to allow dental patients to
see certain dental care professionals without
having first seen a dentist and without a

prescription of the same (Haslam and
Macgregor, 2018).
GDC ethical and professional guidance
Standards for dental team
Principles
 Put patient interest first.
 Maintain patient autonomy.
 Consider non maleficence
 beneficence and justice
 Veracity
 Communicate effectively
Patient expectations
 Dental practitioners should listen patient preferences and consider the while providing
care services.
 Cultures and values should be respected while providing treatment.
 All dental team members should remain honest and act with integrity.
 Treatment should be done in safe and clean environment.
Standard & guidance
 Must listen to sick individuals.
 Treat with dignity & respect by remaining honest to act with integrity.
 Remain fair with people and treat without discrimination.
 Follow regulations and laws properly.
 Must discuss treatment options with patients and gain their preferences.
 Treat patient with kindness and compassion.
Preparing for practice
 Preparing final year undergraduates and vocational dental practitioners for difficult
transition into primary care.
 Aids understanding for integration of various aspects related to dental primary care.
 Encourage an holistic approach to care in line with current learning methods (Fjeld And
et.al., 2018).

Scope of practice
 Dental nurse must maintain and prepare clinical environment considering related
equipments.
 Carry out infection prevention activities in order to control any kind of contamination.
 Prepare, mix and handle dental biomaterials.
 Keep accurate, full and contemporaneous information records of people.
Fitness to practice guidance
 If registered nurse fails to meet professional standards then restrict them for what they
can do professionally (Humphris and et.al., 2016).
 Remove them from register or punish them in order to maintain fitness to practice
guidance.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it has been concluded that dental nursing consist code of practice,
legislations and standards which are required to meet while providing care to patients properly. It
include the several equipments which can used by dental practitioners Intra-oral x-ray machine,
Extra-oral x-ray machine, Computer programme, Developer and Image receptors. Moreover, it
consist various health problems including symptoms along with their appropriate medications.

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Books and Journal
Zamecnik, P. and Kureckova, V., 2016. Evaluation of first aid education in driving schools in the
Czech Republic. Resuscitation. 106. p.e53.
Lee, J., 2017. War Girls: The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry in the First World War.
Singletary, E. M. And et.al., 2015. Part 15: first aid: 2015 American Heart Association and
American Red Cross guidelines update for first aid. Circulation. 132(18_suppl_2),
pp.S574-S589.
Forgey, M.W.D., 2017. Wilderness medicine: beyond first aid. Rowman & Littlefield.
Crane, B. and Maguire, E., 2017. First: Aid: The future of US foreign aid in the Trump
administration. Conscience. 38(1).
Le, T. and et.al., 2015. First aid for the USMLE step 1 2015. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.
Rose, T. and et.al., 2017. Effectiveness of youth mental health first aid USA for social work
students. Research on Social Work Practice, p.1049731517729039.
Edwards, L. I. R., 2018. An Examination of Resilience over Time Between Men and Women in
Psychological First Aid.
Dávila, M.G. And et.al., 2019. An Intervention to Improve Mental Health First Aid Among
Adolescents. American Journal of Public Health. 109(1), p.7.
Jorm, A. F. and Ross, A. M., 2018. Guidelines for the public on how to provide mental health
first aid: narrative review. BJPsych open. 4(6). pp.427-440.
Aakre, J. M., Lucksted, A. and Browning-McNee, L. A., 2016. Evaluation of Youth Mental
Health First Aid USA: A program to assist young people in psychological distress.
Psychological services. 13(2). p.121.
Miller, M. and Scully, C., 2015. Mosby's textbook of dental nursing. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Andersson, P. and et.al., 2017. Dental status in nursing home residents with domiciliary dental
care in Sweden. Community dental health. 34(4). pp.203-207.
Hurley, S., 2016. A natural oral health champion. Dental Nursing. 12(4). pp.193-194.
Zenthöfer, A. and et.al., 2017. Poor dental hygiene and periodontal health in nursing home
residents with dementia: an observational study. Odontology. 105(2). pp.208-213.
Nash, W.A. And et.al., 2018. Evaluation of an interprofessional education program for advanced
practice nursing and dental students: The oral-systemic health connection. Nurse
education today. 66, pp.25-32.
Colonio Salazar, F.B. And et.al., 2017. Attitudes of the first cohort of student groups trained
together at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy towards dental
interprofessional education. European Journal of Dental Education. 21(2). pp.91-100.
Moons, K., 2017. 'Dentistry is changing and dental nurses have to weather that a little bit'. BDJ
Team. 4(3), p.17042.
Haslam, S. and Macgregor, T., 2018. Sepsis–what you need to know. Dental Nursing. 14(6),
pp.268-269.
Fjeld, K.G. And et.al., 2018. A 1-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial with focus on
manual and electric toothbrushes’ effect on dental hygiene in nursing homes. Acta
Odontologica Scandinavica. 76(4). pp.257-261.
Humphris, G. and et.al., 2016. Adult dental anxiety: Recent assessment approaches and
psychological management in a dental practice setting. Dental update. 43(4). pp.388-
394.