Oral Health NOS

Background

This project has arisen following the review of the Dental Nursing NOS (National Occupational Standards) in 2024/2025. The Dental Nursing NOS were reviewed in 2024/2025 to ensure alignment to the General Dental Council Safe Practitioner Framework.

There were nine Dental Nursing NOS contained within this suite, SFHOH1 – SFHOH9. Out of this nine, SFHOH09 (Take a direct oral impression of an individual to produce an analogue or cast) was identified was as being out of scope of the Safe Practitioner Framework. SFHOH1 – SFHOH8 were reviewed as part of the 2024/2025 review.

The need

The purpose of this work is to ensure that NOS are available to describe the main additional skills carried out by registered Dental Nurses. This will include a review of SFHOH9 as well as creation of new NOS as determined by sector representatives.

Next steps

This project is governed by a UK-wide Steering Group which provides sector specific advice and guidance on the content of the NOS.

To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to contribute feedback and input to the final versions of the NOS, Skills for Health will conduct a public consultation in winter of 2025.

If you would like to register interest in taking part in this consultation, please complete the below form.

If you have any immediate questions, please contact competences@skillsforhealth.org.uk.