regulation of dentistry Flashcards
What is the names of the members of the GDC? and how many members in each category is there?
- 24 council members
- 12lay members
- 12professional members
- 150 supporting staff
what are the aims of the GDC?
- to protect patients
- promote confidence in dental professionals
- to be at the forefront of healthcare regulation
who are register qualified professionals within the GDC?
-dentist, therapist, hygienist, therapist, technicians
is practicing dentistry not registered with the GDC illegal or legal?
illegal. Proffesionals MUST be registered with the GDC to practise
what does CPD stand for?
continuing professional development
what is CPD for dentists?
250 hrs in 5 years
what is CPD for dcp’s?
150 hrs every 5 years
what are the core subjects of CPD for DCP’S?
- 5hrs radiography
- 5hrs decontamination
- 10 hrs medical emergencies
There are 3 stages of conduct procedure. What happens in these three stages?
stage 1 - decision as to whether further investigation needs to take place
stage 2- decides whether case should be referred to practise committee or interim order committee
stage 3 - practice committee
what is interim order committee?
interim order committee can impose sanctions immediately. ie suspension
what are the three practise committee’s?
- professional conduct committee
- professional performance committee
- health committee
what is the professional conduct committee (PCC) made up from?
75 fitness to practise panel
what are some actions taken by professional conduct committee?
- public admonition
- postponed judgement
- suspension
- erasure
the health committee can suspend a proffesional for how long?
up to 12 months, or impose conditions on their register for up to 36 months
