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GDC publishes an update on transparency and trust

1 min read Employment issues GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) has provided an update on work underway to address concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public domain regarding serious concerns considered by an Interim Orders Committee (IOC) and to report data about the cause of death of registrants with an active fitness to practise (FtP) case. The regulator also plans to improve the FtP process to reduce the impact it can have on participants.

The GDC recognises that FtP is a stressful and difficult process. The regulator has taken various steps to minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety and ensure that the small number of dental professionals involved in an investigation are supported and that their mental health and wellbeing is a priority.

In 2023, following an inquest, a coroner raised concerns with the GDC about the level of detail put into the public domain regarding allegations being considered by an IOC.

The GDC has expressed great sadness about learning of the death of a dentist whose case was under investigation and sent their deepest sympathy and thoughts to their family.

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