The relationship between the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) and Fitness to Practise (FTP) procedures

Category (How the GDC is run)

The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) aims to resolve complaints about private dental treatment.  This document provides guidance on how the relationship between the GDC and DCS should operate.

The GDC's fitness to practise procedures

Category (How the GDC is run)

This document sets out how FTP staff operate when dealing with cases and the principles underpinning casework procedures.

Guidance for the Professional Conduct Committee

Category (How the GDC is run)

This document provides guidance for the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) when considering cases relating to a registrant’s conduct.

Guidance for the Investigating Committee

Category (How the GDC is run)

This document provides guidance for the Investigating Committee (IC) on deciding whether a case should be referred to a practice committee. The practice committee would then decide whether or not a registrant’s fitness to practise is impaired.

Guidance for the Professional Performance Committee

Category (How the GDC is run)

This document provides guidance for the Professional Performance Committee (PrPC) when considering cases relating to a registrant’s alleged poor performance.