We believe any model of guidance and standards should achieve the following three goals:

1. The standards and guidance continue to reflect professional practice and what patients expect.
2. The standards and guidance are provided in a way that is useful to dental professionals and meets their needs.
3. The standards and guidance are set and provided in a way that enables professionals to use their professional judgement to deliver the right care for patients in every circumstance and conduct themselves in a way that ensures public confidence in dentistry.