The words to use
- Four-handed dentistry
- The dentist and dental nurse working chairside as one unit: the nurse prepares, keeps the mouth clear, passes instruments and watches the patient while the dentist treats.
- Dental care professionals
- The GDC-registered team members who are not dentists: dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, orthodontic therapists, dental technicians and clinical dental technicians.
- Scope of practice
- What each registered title is trained and allowed to do. The GDC's guidance, in force since November 2025, says only do tasks you're trained, competent and insured for.
- STARR
- Situation, task, action, result, reflection: a structure for "tell me about a time" questions. Keep the first two short and spend most of your time on action and reflection.
