This section contains formal GDC guidance and other information for dental professionals.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/indemnity-guidance
Standards for the dental team
Standards of conduct, performance and ethics that govern dental professionals.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team
Guidance on Scope of Practice
The Scope of Practice sets out the skills and abilities each registrant group should have.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice
Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance
Dental professionals must have indemnity or insurance in place before they practise.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/indemnity-guidance
Principles for complaint handling
Handling complaints from patients about dental professionals.
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/complaint-handling
Other guidance for dental professionals
Guidance including duty of candour and medical emergencies.
Developing new principles of professionalism
What does professionalism mean in dentistry today?
https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/promoting-professionalism