• Lifelong Learning:
Commit to continuous professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date. Stay informed about advances in dentistry, emerging technologies, and best practice guidelines.
• Self-Awareness:
Recognise the limits of your knowledge and skills. Avoid performing procedures or making decisions beyond your competence and seek guidance or supervision when needed.
• Reflective Practice:
Regularly review your own practice and decisions. Reflect on experiences, including successes and mistakes, to identify areas for improvement and reinforce good practice.
• Evidence-Based Practice:
Use current, reliable evidence to inform your clinical decisions. Incorporate research, guidelines, and expert advice to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Professional Development:
Engage in structured training, courses, and learning activities relevant to your role. Record and apply your learning to improve clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Accountability:
Take responsibility for maintaining your competence and ensuring your skills meet professional standards. Recognise when a case requires referral or support from colleagues with more specialised knowledge.
• Collaboration in Learning:
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, participate in mentoring or peer review, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the dental team.
By maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills, dental professionals ensure high-quality, safe care for patients, remain competent and confident in their practice, and uphold the standards of the profession.
