General Dental Council Standards
- Put Patient interests first.
- Communicate effectively with patients.
- Obtain valid consent.
- Maintain and protect patients’ information.
- Have a clear and effective complaints procedure.
- Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests.
- Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills.
- Raise concerns if patients are at risk.
- Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession.
Standards for the Dental Team applies to:
Dentists- Dr Tim Earl, GDC 67587. Dr Ian Goldsmith, GDC 56901. Dr James Almeyda, GDC 72251.
Hygienists- Laura Swenin, GDC 260285. Ria Palmer, GDC 249860.
Clinical Denture Technician- Ian Cheshire, GDC 138863
Management- Nicole Birt, GDC 166398. Holly Fisher, GDC 285272.
Dental Nurses- Lucy Blackford, GDC 311102. Emily Wantling, GDC 321480
Locum Nurses- Rachel Earnshaw, GDC 267399, Hannah Couch, GDC 148399 & Locum Agency when required.
The principles are all equally important and are not listed in order of priority. They are supplemented by additional guidance documents which can be found on the GDC website at www.gdc-uk.org.
If you have any complaints about the service you have received please email the practice on info@thelodgedentalpractice.co.uk or write to the practice address. We will acknowledge your contact by return, send you a copy of the practice’s Complaints Handling Procedure and aim to resolve your issues as soon as possible.
