GDC

Question 1

Health secretary UK

Answer 1

Matt Hancock

Question 2

Chief Executive of GDC

Answer 2

Ian Brack

responsible for the operational activity

Question 3

what is the GDC

Answer 3

regulator of over 100000 members of the dental team

40000 dentists, 60000 dental care professionals

Question 4

what does the GDC do

Answer 4

protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services

Question 5

how does the GDC protect patient safety (5)

Answer 5

register qualified dental professionals (meet requirements)
set standards for the dental team (ethics + performance)
investigate complaints about dental professional’s fitness to practice
ensuring quality of dental education
require dental professionals to update skills

Question 6

is the GDC part of the government or the NHS

Answer 6

no and no

Question 7

how is the GDC funded

Answer 7

collect an annual retention fee from registered dental professionals

Question 8

GDC standards: 9 principles required by registered dental professionals

Answer 8

put patients interests first
communicate effectively with patients
obtain valid consent
maintain and protect patient’s information
have a clear and effective complaints procedure
work with colleagues in the patients best interests
maintain, develop and work within professional knowledge and skills
raise concerns if patient is at risk
personal behaviour maintains patient’s confidence in the dental profession