Week 1 Flashcards
What is the role of the GDC?
The General Dental Council’s role is to protect patients and maintain public confidence in the dental profession/services and its regulation
Indemnity
Indemnity is liability insurance, so that patients can claim any compensation to which they may be entitled.
Who sets standards
One of the GDC’s main responsibilities) is setting standards for dental practice that all dental professionals must adhere to.
Standard 1
Put patients interests first
Standard 2
Communicate effectively with patients
Standard 3
Obtain valid consent
Standard 4
Maintain and protect patients information
Standard 5
Have a clear and effective complaints procedure
Standard 6
Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients best interests
Standard 7
Maintain, develop and work within our professional knowledge and skill
Standard 8
Raise concerns if patients are at risk
Standard 9
Make sure our personal behaviour maintains confidence In us and the dental professiona
What is CPD
The law defines CPD as an activity which contributes to the dentist or DCPs professional development and is directly relevant to the individuals practice/intended practice.
What do dental tech got to do with CPD
•Dental Technicians must undertake a minimum of 50 hours of ‘verifiable‘ CPD in every five year cycle.
•You must keep a detailed record of all CPD you have completed along with evidence, for at least 5 years, which you may be required to present to the GDC during audits.
The 4 components of the CPD cycle are
Plan
Do
Reflect
Record
