GDC

Question 1

GDC functions

Answer 1

• Registration of all dental professionals
• Setting standards of practice and conduct
• Ensuring that registrants are fit to practise
• Assuring the quality of dental education
• Ensuring professionals keep up to date
• Helping patients with complaints about a dental professional
• Working to strengthen patient protection (through its Fitness to Practise Procedures

Question 2

GDC role?

Answer 2

• Protect patients
• Promote confidence in dental professionals
• Be at the forefront of healthcare regulation
• To promote high standards of professional conduct, performance and practice amongst persons registered under the Act.

Question 3

GDC - Principles?

Answer 3

9 GDC standards:
1. Put Pt’s interest first
2. Communicate effectively with Pt’s
3. Obtain valid Consent
4. Maintain and protect Pt’s information- Confidentiality
5. Have a clear and effective complaints procedure
6. Work with colleagues in a way that is in Pt’s best interest
7. Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
8. Raise concerns if Pt’s are at risk
9. Make sure your personal behaviour maintains Pt’s confidence in you and the Dental team
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