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Standard 15
Children and young people
The care and treatment that children and young people receive from their dental service take account of their special physical, psychological and social needs, and are provided in partnership with parents or guardians.
1. The dental team is aware of the law on children and young people giving informed consent. The team understands the consequences if children and young people agree or refuse to have treatment. 3
2. Dental care provided for children and young people takes account of their different stages of development.
3. The dental team has procedures for child protection which take account of local 4 child protection guidance and best practice. The dental team carries these procedures out when required.
4. All team members with access to children have an enhanced disclosure check from Disclosure Scotland before starting to work with children in the service. Team members can work supervised in the dental service pending a disclosure check.
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