Posts Tagged ‘dental complaints’

Dental Complaints to be Handled Faster in 2012

Dental Complaints to be Handled Faster in 2012

The General Dental Council (GDC) is to unveil new measures in the new year to improve the processing and handling of complaints patients have voiced against certain dental professionals. The improvement of services will involve seeking clinical advice at an earlier point of each case, which will be given by a panel of advisors working […]


Dentist Warned About Discount Offers

Dentist Warned About Discount Offers

Legal experts have warned dentists about offering discount deals as incentives for new patients. According to experts, dentists could be leaving themselves open to complaints by tempting new clients through the doors with discount deals on treatments. Head of the Dental Defence Union, Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, said that it makes good business sense to try and […]


GDC consulting the public on potential rule change

GDC consulting the public on potential rule change

The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking members of the public and registered members their opinion on a potential rule change, which would mean an increase in the number of Fitness to Practise panel members. The GDC is obliged to ask people about the change because it would require a change to the Council’s Constitution […]