The Council's performance procedures allow us to deal with cases where a dental professional's professional performance may put patients at risk.
The Council has powers under the 1984 Dentists Act (as amended) to take action when an allegation is made that a dental professional's fitness to practise is impared by reason of their professional performance.
In cases where this may be the case, the Council will request that the dental professional undergoes a full assessment of their performance, to find out where any issues may arise. The case may then be referred to the Professional Performance Committee.
For more information about our Fitness to Practise procedures, contact FitnesstoPractise@gdc-uk.org