TOK GDC Flashcards

1
Q

According to the document itself, the GDCs “Standards for

the dental team” apply to which of the following:

A

Dental technicians Dental hygienists – Therapist.

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2
Q

The GDC recommends that members of the dental team

involved in radiology undertake at least 5 hours CPD in

what timescale?

A
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3
Q

In relation to the GDC’s requirements for registrants to

have indemnity:

A

All registrants must have indemnity

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4
Q

The practice of dentistry without a current professional

indemnity or insurance…?

A

Would lead to a Professional Conduct Committee Investigation

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4
Q

How often is it recommended that staff who might be involved in managing a medical emergency undertake emergency life support training?

A

Every year

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5
Q

The GDC considers that a small number of dental

professionals do not require any indemnity or insurance.

Please indicate for each of the following which statement

is/are true?

A

If you are completely sure that you do not need indemnity or insurance for your role, you must still submit a declaration each year when you are renewing your registration Registrants who are not working and those who work in completely non-clinical roles, and whose employers do not require them to have indemnity or insurance may be exempt for the need to have insurance or indemnity

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5
Q

Your professional indemnity/insurance may be invalidated

by

A

Failure to pay your subscriptions on time

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6
Q

Which of the following additional skills could a trained and

indemnified dental nurse carry out on prescription or

under the direction of another registrant?

A

Topical anaesthetic application on prescription of a dentist Measuring plaque indices Placing rubber dam

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7
Q

Which of the following statements is or are true about

verifiable CPD from the 1st of January 2018?

A

Dentists are required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in the 5 year cycle. CPD should meet one or more of the GDC’s specified “development outcomes. The principle of the following cycle underpins the GDC’s recommended approach to CPD: “Plan, do, reflect record.”

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8
Q

From the 1st of January 2018: For a dentist, how many

hours of verifiable CPD are required by the GDC in a 5 year

cycle?

A

100

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9
Q

Which of the following are true in relation to the quality

assurance of CPD?

A

Certification of verifiable CPD should include a statement that the CPD is subject to quality assurance and the name of the person or body providing the quality assurance. Documentary evidence of taking part in the CPD should include the subject, learning content, aims and objectives.

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9
Q

Which of the following CPD topics do the GDC state “will

relate to many dental professionals in their field of

practice” and identify as “highly recommended” to do as

part of the minimum verifiable CPD requirement?

A

Radiography and radiation protection Disinfection and decontamination Medical Emergencies

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10
Q

Which of the following are part of the evidence required

to make CPD verifiable?

A

Have concise educational aims and anticipated outcomes. Have the opportunity to provide feedback. Identifiable GDC development outcomes

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11
Q

Which of the following statements is or are true about

verifiable CPD from the 1st of January 2018?

A

The requirement for all dentists to have a PDP The requirement to align CPD activity with specific development outcomes The GDC gives specific advice about how CPD hours should be spread across the 5 year cycle

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12
Q

From the 1st of January 2018: Which of the following

statements are true with regard to Continuing Professional

Development (CPD)?

A

Dentist must complete and keep records of at least 100 hours of CPD over a five-year cycle The 5-year CPD cycle starts on the 1st of January of the year following your registration with the GDC

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13
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With regards to Verifiable CPD, which of the following

statements is/are true?

A

The GDC say you must keep your verifiable CPD records for 5 years after the end of a cycle as they may wish to see it. You must obtain certification for all verifiable CPD that you undertake. Dentists must comply with the verifiable CPD requirements to maintain their GDC registration.

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14
Q

Abatement percentage for Continuing Professional

Development Allowance (CPDA) depends on which of the

following?

A

The individual GDP’s split between private and NHS income.

15
Q

In relation to CPD allowance

A

There is a maximum claim of 1386.60 each year Abatement must be applied to the claim where the percentage of total earnings is less than 90% from the GDS sources

To qualify courses must satisfy GDC verifiable CPD requirements

15
Q

In addition to their ‘’nationality’’ topics the GDC

‘’recommend that you keep up to date by doing CPD in the

following areas:’’ select all that are correct.

A

Complaint handling Safeguarding vulnerable adults Legal and ethical issues Oral cancer: improving early detection.

16
Q

GDC recommend that staff who might be involved in

managing a medical emergency undertake emergency life

support training, at least:

A

Annually

16
Q

Which of the following statements are correct with regard

to all indemnity insurance?

A

Is essential for practicing under GDC guidelines.

17
Q

Which of the following are required to be registered with

the GDC?

A

Clinical dental technician Qualified dental nurse

17
Q

With regards to Verifiable CPD, which of the following

statements is/are true?

A

The GDC say you must keep your verifable CPD records for 5 years after the end of a cycle as they may wish to see it. You must obtain certification for all verifiable CPD that you undertake. Dentists must comply with the verifiable CPD requirements to maintain their GDC registration.

17
Q

A trained, competent and indemnified clinical dental

technician can

A

Carry out oral cancer screening Take and process radiographs and other images related to providing removable dental appliances Recement a crown with a temporary cement? Remove sutures if the wound had been checked by a dentist?

18
Q

CPD participation is only verifiable if

A

CPD providers quality assure the content delivery of CPD Suggested by an appropriate PDP

19
Q

Which of the following is required when recording

verifiable CPD (Continuing Professional Development)?

A

Date of course Number of verifiable hours Course certificate GDC number

20
Q

Which of the following are Development Outcomes for the

CPD as set out by the GDC?

A

Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interest first. Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice. Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk. Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate.

21
Q

What forms of insurance is/are required to give the dentist

legal advice/representation in the event of a patient’s

complaint regarding treatment?

A

Professional indemnity insurance

22
Q

The GDC recognises circumstances where registrants may

not require professional indemnity or insurance. True or

false?

A

True

22
Q

GDC guidelines state that any practicing dentist involved in

advising or treating patients must also hold which of the

following insurances?

A

Professional indemnity insurance

23
Q

What are the conditions required to make your CPD

verifiable?

A

A record of attendance. Aims, Objectives and learning outcomes for an event. An ability to provide feedback.

Content needs to be compliant with a participants Personal Development Plan (PDP).

24
Q

Under which of the following circumstances can NHS CPD

Allowance be paid to a dentist:

A

CPDA approved postgraduate courses For up to a maximum of 6 session in one year

25
Q

GDC registrants who would like to retain their registration

must complete the Annual Renewal (AR) process each

year. Which of the following statements is or are true?

A

The AR date for dentists is different to other dental care professionals. The deadline date for AR is the same for all dentists. The AR process involves three parts where registrants must make an Indemnity Statement, pay the annual retention fee and make a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Statement.

25
Q

Which of the following financial allowances may a dentist

working within the NHS GDS claim?

A

CPDA at approved courses Quality improvement

26
Q

The GDC highly recommends that dentists should address

certain topics within their verifiable CPD. Some of these

topics are:

A

Disinfection and Decontamination Medical Emergencies ALSO radiation but not listed as an option

27
Q

In addition to their highly recommended topics, the GDC

recommend that you keep up to date by doing CPD in the

following areas

A

Oral cancer Complaints handling Safeguarding vulnerable adults Legal and ethical issues

28
Q

How many hours CPD in relation to managing medical

emergencies does the GDC highly recommend per 5 year

cycle:

A

Every year

28
Q

How many hours CPD in relation to managing medical

emergencies does the GDC highly recommend per 5 year

cycle:

A

10

28
Q

With regards to Personal Development Plans (PDP) which

of the following statements are correct?

A

The time-frames within which you expect to complete your CPD over your cycle should be included in your PDP. Your PDP must include the anticipated development outcomes that will link to each activity. Your PDP must include the CPD you plan to undertake during your cycle, which must include CPD relevant to your current or intended field(s) of practice.

29
Q

The GDC requires which insurance for dentists to practice?

A

Professional Indemnity Insurance

30
Q

The subscription fee to some Professional Indemnity

Organisations…?

A

Is allowable as an expense for tax purposes Can vary according to the type of treatment provided