GDC consultation launched

Proposals outlined today show how the GDC will focus on the prevention of harm. The GDC will make more active use of education and learning to support dental professionals throughout their career.

Patients will be supported to raise their concerns in the most effective way; better relationships will be built with partners and the regulator will be clearer to the public and professionals in what circumstances its enforcement powers will be used.

The changes are focused on securing patient protection, public confidence in dental services and a fairer regulatory system for professionals, which will be more agile, graduated and proportionate.  Making these changes work will require the dental profession, regulators, educators and the many organisations and individuals involved in the sector to play an active role.

Commenting on the proposals, William Moyes, chair of the General Dental Council, said, “Today’s plans present a significant shift in how we will regulate dental professionals in the future.