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Research indicates the need for more support to realise the full benefits of Enhanced CPD

2 mins read CPD requirements GDC
Cardiff University research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown that while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach to their own learning and development, more needs to be done to ensure the full benefits of the Enhanced CPD scheme are realised.

The Enhanced CPD scheme established a more flexible and personalised approach to lifelong learning for the dental team. The research published today was undertaken to help the GDC understand the experiences of dental professionals and how the scheme has operated since its introduction in 2018.

The findings indicate that most dental professionals do not find CPD requirements difficult to achieve and that compliance rates are high. Researchers also found that further guidance could improve understanding of some key features introduced by the Enhanced CPD scheme, such as Personal Development Plans (PDPs), grace periods at the end of a CPD cycle, and the application of recommended topics.

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