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Professionalism and Professional Standards for Dentists & Dental Professionals

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Course Description

Professionalism is central to safe, ethical, and effective dental practice. Concerns relating to conduct, communication, boundaries, honesty, consent, or competence are among the most common reasons for GDC complaints and regulatory scrutiny. The General Dental Council expects dental professionals to put patients first, act with integrity, maintain trust, and work within their competence at all times. This course provides clear, practical guidance on meeting GDC expectations, recognising lapses early, and responding constructively through reflection and remediation where concerns arise.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental nurses, and orthodontic therapists working across NHS and independent dental settings in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is particularly relevant for practitioners facing complaints, investigations, fitness-to-practise proceedings, or remediation, as well as those seeking CPD evidence for GDC revalidation or employer review.

What You Will Learn

The course covers the core principles of professionalism including patient-centred care, integrity, accountability, and teamwork, maintaining professional boundaries with patients and colleagues, confidentiality and information governance, working within limits of competence, and the GDC Standards for the Dental Team as applied in everyday dental practice. You will also develop reflective practice skills and build a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to demonstrate insight and improvement.

What You Receive

On successful completion you receive a CPD UK accredited certificate and structured CPD evidence suitable for GDC CPD requirements, appraisal, revalidation, and remediation portfolios. The course is fully online and self-paced — accessible immediately after enrolment.

CPD UK Certified This course is CPD UK certified. The accredited certificate issued on completion is accepted as evidence for GDC CPD requirements, revalidation, and professional regulatory submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This course is CPD UK certified, and participants receive an accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.

Yes. The course provides structured CPD evidence suitable for GDC CPD requirements, reflective learning, and professional portfolios.

Yes. This course is particularly suitable for dental professionals dealing with complaints, investigations, fitness-to-practise processes, or remediation relating to professionalism or professional conduct.

Yes. The course includes guidance on reflection, insight, remediation, and developing Personal Development Plans to demonstrate improvement.

Yes. The course is delivered fully online and can be completed at your own pace, with instant access immediately after enrolment.

Course Content

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Section 1 – Overview of Professionalism for Dentists & Dental Professionals

  • 1.1 Defining Professionalism

  • 1.2 Importance of Professionalism

  • 1.3 The GDC’s Role: Ensuring Professional Standards

  • 1.4 Summary Points and Quiz for Section 1

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Section 2 – Core Principles of Professionalism

  • 2.1 Patient-Centred Care

  • 2.2 Integrity and Honesty

  • 2.3 Accountability and Responsibility

  • 2.4 Confidentiality and Respect for Privacy

  • 2.5 Effective Communication

  • 2.6 Respect and Dignity

  • 2.7 Teamwork and Collaboration

  • 2.8 Reflective Practice

  • 2.9 Summary Points and Quiz for Section 2

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Section 3 – GDC’s Standards – “Standards for the Dental Team”

  • 3.1 Overview of ‘Standards for the Dental Team’

  • 3.2 Summary Points and Quiz for Section 3

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Section 4 – Professional Boundaries and Ethical Conduct

  • 4.1 Understanding Boundaries

  • 4.2 GDC Guidance on Boundaries

  • 4.3 Summary Points and Quiz for Section 4

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Section 5 – Breach of Professional Standards, Its Consequences, and Remediation

  • 5.1 Understanding Breaches

  • 5.2 Consequences of Breaching Standards

  • 5.3 Regulatory Actions

  • 5.4 Steps for Remediation

  • 5.5 Summary Points and Quiz for Section 5

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Section 6 – Conclusion and Takeaways

  • 6.1 Conclusion and Takeaways