We commissioned research, led by the University of Manchester, to understand participants’ experiences of fitness to practise. The research involved registrants, informants and General Dental Council ...
Our research library contains reports, survey results and other information which we have used in our policy development and strategic decisions.
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We commissioned research, led by the University of Manchester, to understand participants’ experiences of fitness to practise. As part of the ...
We commissioned research, led by the University of Manchester, to understand participants’ experiences of fitness to practise. The research involved registrants, ...
In September 2024, the GDC commissioned a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being ...
Researchers used documentary analysis and qualitative interviews to understand views and approaches to remediation. Researchers reviewed current approaches to remediation ...
The review identified and evaluated the literature relating to sexual misconduct in dentistry. Researchers from the University of Manchester highlighted ...
We commissioned YouGov to undertake research to explore the understanding and perceptions of the GDC among dental professionals, dental students ...
We commissioned Community Research to undertake another round of research into the UK public’s experiences of and views about dental ...
In January 2023, we commissioned SQW, an independent research organisation, to conduct a comprehensive research study to understand the experiences, ...
The fitness to practise process is an essential part of the regulatory system that ensures patients are safe and public ...
Our public protection role includes ensuring that the dental team are well-trained and deliver care to high standards. Undertaking continuing ...
In 2022, we commissioned Community Research to conduct a research study with the public as part of a wider research ...
Fitness to practise (FtP) investigations play a vital role in protecting patients and maintaining public confidence. We commissioned this research, ...
The GDC commissioned Pye Tait Consulting to conduct research to explore the impact and future implications of COVID-19 for dental ...
This report provides the findings from our second COVID-19 and dentistry survey of the UK public, which was carried out ...
This research was commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and was undertaken ...
We have been working with dental professionals and patients to come to a shared understanding of professionalism in dentistry today. ...
We commissioned work from DJS Research to identify and better understand the perceptions and communication preferences of our key stakeholders ...
As the transitional period of UK's exit from the EU was coming to an end and with it the arrangements ...
Here you will find the results of a rapid evidence assessment, of work published since 2006, to better understand the ...
This report provides the findings from the 2019 Dental Professional Survey. This is the fifth time the survey has been ...
This report provides the findings from the research we commissioned Ecorys UK to undertake in September and October 2020 to ...
The Public Research 2020 was undertaken on behalf of the GDC by Ipsos MORI and marks the eighth iteration of ...
This report provides the findings from our COVID-19 and dentistry survey of the UK public. The independent research was commissioned ...
Preparedness for Practice of UK Graduates 2020 reports on findings from our first education quality assurance thematic review, which focuses on ...
Professionalism: a mixed-methods research study was commissioned by the GDC to provide a comprehensive study of professionalism in healthcare and ...
Our overall aim for the Scope of Practice review is to provide as much flexibility to dental professionals as possible, ...
We commissioned a survey to better understand the experiences and perceptions of dental professionals who had used the Dental Complaint ...
The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) is funded by the GDC and is currently under review. As part of this review ...
The 2018/19 Patient and Public Survey was undertaken on behalf of the GDC by Ipsos MORI. The research comprised a ...
In 2019 we invited comments on ideas on proposals to shape the direction of lifelong learning or CPD for dental ...
The GDC commissioned this review on CPD literature in 2018 to underpin the future development of CPD.
We commissioned this independent quantitative and qualitative research to explore the intentions of dental professionals who qualified in the European ...
The GDC has been working hard to improve the way in which we engage with our stakeholders and to provide ...
The 2017-8 Registrant survey was carried out by Enventure and comprised quantitative and qualitative research. The fieldwork for the quantitative ...
The Literature review sought to identify evidence to answer the following questions: What are the characteristics of professional regulators’ ...
We have published an analysis of our fitness to practise case data (November 6. 2017), which was carried out by ...
The Patient and Public Survey 2017 provides valuable insights into patients' and the public's awareness and perceptions of the GDC....
This workshop explored panel members' views on complaint handling by the dental profession.
This report summarises panel members’ views on how frequently oral health reviews are typically scheduled.
The 2015 Patient and Public Survey provides valuable insights of the general public and dental patients about dental care and ...
The GDC carried out a consultation with patients and the public to inform the development of the Duty of Candour ...
This report presents the findings of a survey carried out by the General Dental Council in November and December 2015 ...
The GDC commissioned this research to gain an understanding of the remediation services currently available for dental professionals in the ...
The Francis report into the failings of the mid-Staffordshire NHS trust, published in February 2013, emphasised the needs for health ...
This piece of research was commissioned by the GDC. It considers and compares CPD approaches undertaken by eight UK ...
This report was commissioned by the GDC. This report considers the main perceived risk factors – competence, conduct, and context ...
The 2014 Annual Patient and Public Survey was carried out by the independent research agency Ipsos MORI on behalf of ...
The GDC commissioned in depth qualitative research project to understand the circumstances leading dental professionals registered with the GDC to ...
The GDC’s ‘Standards for the Dental Team’ was published on 30 September 2013, replacing the previous standards document ‘Standards for ...
The 2013 Annual Registrant Survey was carried out by Enventure on behalf of the GDC. The results from the ...
The 2013 Annual Patient and Public Survey, was carried out by the Independent research agency Ipsos MORI on behalf of ...
The GDC commissioned a research project as part of a programme of consultation with patients and the public on a ...
The 2012 Annual Patient and Public Survey, was carried out by Ipsos MORI. The quantitative survey took place in August ...
We undertake an Annual Registrant Survey as part of its commitment to using a research base to inform policy and ...
The GDC commissioned a literature review as part of a wider body of research on a proposed policy change: the ...
In May/June 2011, the independent market research organisation Ipsos Mori carried out a survey of registered dental professionals for the ...
In April 2011, the independent market research organisation ComRes carried out a survey of the public and patients in the ...
Wel commissioned an independent survey of patients and members of the public in the UK on their attitudes to teeth ...
The GDC is currently reviewing the Standards for Dental Professionals. As part of this review, it commissioned exploratory research among ...
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