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Benefits and Risks of Direct Access to Treatment by Dental Care Professionals: A Rapid Evidence Review

The GDC commissioned a literature review as part of a wider body of research on a proposed policy change: the introduction of Direct Access allowing patients to see a dental care professional (DCP) without having a prior consultation with a dentist.

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Standards

Duty of Candour - Public and Patient Consultation

The GDC carried out a consultation with patients and the public to inform the development of the Duty of Candour ...
Standards, Mental health

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry: A Rapid Evidence Assessment

Here you will find the results of a rapid evidence assessment, of work published since 2006, to better understand the ...
Standards

Raising concerns

The GDC commissioned in depth qualitative research project to understand the circumstances leading dental professionals registered with the GDC to ...
Standards

Dental professional awareness of the Standards for the Dental Team

The GDC’s ‘Standards for the Dental Team’ was published on 30 September 2013, replacing the previous standards document ‘Standards for ...