General Dental Council
The General Dental Council is supported by a number of committees and boards.
Description
The General Dental Council is a Regulatory Body.
The General Dental Council is supported by a number of committees and boards.
The General Dental Council aims to:
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protect PATIENTS
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promote confidence in dentists and Dental Care Professionals
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be at the forefront of healthcare regulation.
The General Dental Council's role is to:
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register qualified professionals
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set standards of dental practice and conduct
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assure the quality of dental education
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ensure professionals keep up-to-date
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help PATIENTS with complaints about a dentist or a Dental Care Professional
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strengthen PATIENT protection
For further information on the General Dental Council, see the General Dental Council website at: What we do.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Short name | GDC |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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NHS Business Definition | Dental Care Professional | references in description General Dental Council |
NHS Business Definition | Dental Nurse | references in description General Dental Council |
Attribute | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL REGISTRATION NUMBER | references in description General Dental Council |
Class | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER | references in description General Dental Council |
NHS Business Definition | General Dental Council | references in description General Dental Council |
NHS Business Definition | General Dental Council Dental Care Professionals Register | references in description General Dental Council |
NHS Business Definition | General Dental Council Dentists Register | references in description General Dental Council |
NHS Business Definition | General Dental Council Specialist Lists in Distinctive Branches of Dentistry | references in description General Dental Council |
Attribute | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (CANCER FIRST SEEN) | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM LEAD) | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (PATHOLOGY REPORT AUTHORISED BY) | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (PATHOLOGY TEST REQUESTED BY) | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (RESPONSIBLE SURGEON) | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ISSUER CODE (TREATMENT) | references in description General Dental Council |
Attribute | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION TYPE | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION TYPE | references in description General Dental Council |
Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION TYPE (POSITION) | references in description General Dental Council |