eGDC- 01 November, 2010
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The GDC is currently reviewing the Standards for Dental Professionals. As part of this review, it commissioned exploratory research among patients and members of the public in the UK.
The research explored patient and public attitudes to:
- what measures the GDC should take to update the current Standards for Dental Professionals
- what constitutes the ethical advertising of dental services
- in what circumstances is dentists’ use of the courtesy title doctor (Dr) appropriate.
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Further research outputs
Scope of Practice review
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Dental professional awareness of the Standards for the Dental Team
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Benefits and Risks of Direct Access to Treatment by Dental Care Professionals: A Rapid Evidence Review
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Patient and Public Attitudes to Standards for Dental Professionals, Ethical Guidance and Use of the Term Doctor
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