The General Dental Council has published new guidance to do with individuals' scope of practice. A copy of Scope of practice – who can do what in the dental team has been sent to all registrants and is also available on the GDC's website.

The guidance sets out the skills and abilities for dental nurses, orthodontic therapists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental technicians, dentists and clinical dental technicians, describing what each member of the team is trained in and competent to do. It also describes supplementary skills that registrants may develop as well as 'reserved duties' which are areas of practice limited to certain registrants.