First Steps in NHS GDS Regulations
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What’s Included
Friendly, beginner-focused learning
Practical examples — not just legal jargon!
Build your confidence in understanding NHS compliance
Introductory Course
Course Overview
The First Steps in NHS GDS Regulations course gives you a clear, simple introduction to the rules and frameworks that guide NHS General Dental Services (GDS). This course is perfect for dental nurses, receptionists, practice managers, or anyone working within or alongside NHS dental services for the first time. We make regulations understandable, approachable, and easy to apply in everyday practice!
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Understand what NHS GDS Regulations are — and why they matter
Recognise the key rules that dental practices must follow
Identify your role in helping the practice stay compliant
Feel confident working in an NHS dental environment
Perfect For
- New dental nurses
- Receptionists
- Practice administrators
- Team members transitioning into NHS practice settings
Understand the Rules, Empower Your Role!
Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
This series introduces dentistry to newcomers who are exploring a career in dental nursing, reception, or practice support.
Anyone with little or no dental knowledge who wants to understand how practices work and where they might fit into a dental team.
They cover the basics of dental reception, infection control awareness, professionalism, patient communication, and teamworking in practice.
Not at all. Everything is written in a simple, clear way that helps you build confidence from the very beginning.
It helps you decide which career path in dentistry is right for you, while also giving you a CPD certificate that strengthens your CV when applying for trainee or entry-level roles.
We believe in giving learners the best possible start. Our content is continuously updated with practical, dental-specific knowledge so that your first steps in the profession are built on reliable foundations.
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