The 2018/19 Patient and Public Survey was undertaken on behalf of the GDC by Ipsos MORI. The research comprised a survey, in-depth interviews and a deliberative workshop.
The objectives of the research were to:
track how opinions may have changed against a set of baseline questions that were asked in the previous surveys
capture and compare public and patient awareness and perceptions of the GDC, its performance and impact in fulfilling its regulatory roles and responsibilities
obtain public and patient insight into key policy initiatives being developed by the GDC
test public views and understanding of topical or current issues in dentistry/dental regulation
identify emerging policy issues that are relevant to the GDC.