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In focus

Clearing up confusion around consent

Landmark cases like Montgomery and McCulloch may have helped to define consent, but understanding and applying the principles can still present challenges.

In focus

Advisory calls

Taking over a course of treatment

We helped answer a member's questions around continuing orthodontic treatment that had been started by another practitioner.

Managing incidents Records and reports
Leader

A friend in need: how the DDU is standing up for hard-pressed dental professionals

The demise of NHS England is the latest upheaval for the health service, and highlights the challenging environment that dental professionals are operating in.

GDC Health and wellbeing
News

Making your voices heard

As mutual organisation, members' interests are our top priority. Here's what we're doing to put your concerns in front of policy makers in parliament.

Law GDC

Answering your questions on dental tourism

What do you need to consider when managing patients who plan to go abroad for treatment – or have returned after being treated overseas?

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GDC: getting to grips with guidance

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GDC guidance on reporting matters: what you need to know

New GDC guidance updates the reporting requirements for dental professionals. We explain what's changed, and what effect it might have on your practice.

GDC Complaints
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News

How will the GDC's updated CPD scheme impact dentistry?

John Makin explores the GDC’s revised CPD guidance and the impact of the changes on dental professionals.

GDC
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