The General Dental Council (GDC) is the regulatory body of the dental profession (dentists and all DCPs) and its duties are set out in legislation. However, it is clear that whatever the final version there will be much more delegation and reliance on the use of DCPs in the workplace to assist in delivering dental treatment and preventive advice to patients.

To be determined as being ‘fit to practise’, the GDC considers that the dental professional has the appropriate hands‐on skills, educational knowledge, good character and good health (both mental and physical) to practice their profession safely and effectively. They may also take additional higher qualifications and become specialists in a particular branch of dentistry.

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Requiring all dental professionals to maintain and update their skills through continuing professional development (CPD): to ensure that all dental professionals are up to date with the latest knowledge and skills throughout their working career.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Although a new system of contracting and commissioning primary and secondary care dentistry to manage the National Health Service (NHS) provision in England was introduced in April 2013, it is still in a state of flux as the final contract details have yet to be decided.