Role of safeguarding lead?

• A. Schedule staff rotations.
• B. Edit patient records.
• C. Manage and act on safeguarding concerns in the practice.
• D. Conduct routine dental procedures.

Answer: (C)

Safeguarding in a dental setting means recognizing signs that someone may be at risk and knowing how to respond to protect them. The safeguarding lead is the person in the practice who takes charge of these concerns, ensuring they are raised and handled appropriately. This involves knowing how to escalate issues to the right external bodies, coordinating actions within the team, maintaining confidential records, and keeping staff trained in safeguarding procedures. The other options describe routine operational tasks or clinical care, which do not address safeguarding concerns. So the role that focuses on managing and acting on safeguarding concerns in the practice is the best choice.