GDC Standards
As dental professionals, we must be registered with the General Dental Council and meet their standards. There are nine principles that we must follow:
- 1. Put patients’ interests first
- 2. Communicate effectively with patients
- 3. Obtain valid consent
- 4. Maintain and protect patients’ information
- 5. Have a clear and effective complaints procedure
- 6. Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests
- 7. Maintain, develop and work within our professional knowledge and skills
- 8. Raise concerns if patients are at risk
- 9. Make sure our personal behaviour maintains confidence in us and the dental profession