CPD module GDC recommended topic 2 CPD hrs All Levels

Legal & Ethical Issues in Dentistry: GDC Standards Explained

The nine GDC principles, consent, confidentiality and candour in everyday practice.

4.7 (187 reviews) 1,544 enrolled 2h of learning Updated Sep 2026
2 CPD hrsVerifiable CPD
2hSelf-paced
8 lessons6 modules
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Part of the Dental CPD pathway · CPD Verifiable CPD you can log in eGDC the day you finish.
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What you'll learn

Apply the nine GDC principles to day-to-day decisions
Understand consent, capacity and confidentiality obligations
Meet the professional and statutory duty of candour
Keep records that would stand up to scrutiny
Recognise scope-of-practice limits and raise concerns appropriately

Who is this course for?

All GDC registrants Practice managers Non-clinical staff

Course curriculum

6 modules 8 lessons 2h total 2 CPD hrs on certificate
01 The GDC & Standards for the Dental Team Regulation, registration and the nine principles.

Regulation, registration and the nine principles.

02 Consent & capacity Valid consent, Montgomery and the Mental Capacity Act.

Valid consent, Montgomery and the Mental Capacity Act.

03 Confidentiality & candour When to share, when not to, and being open when things go wrong.

When to share, when not to, and being open when things go wrong.

04 Records, indemnity & scope Contemporaneous notes, indemnity and working within scope.

Contemporaneous notes, indemnity and working within scope.

05 Raising concerns & fitness to practise Whistleblowing, the GDC process and support.

Whistleblowing, the GDC process and support.

06 Assessment & certificate Verifiable CPD assessment.

Verifiable CPD assessment.

About this course

Legal and ethical issues is a GDC-recommended CPD topic. This course brings the Standards for the Dental Team to life with real scenarios: the patient who wants their records sent to a friend, the clinician asked to alter a note, the social-media post that goes too far, the mistake that must be disclosed.

Covers the nine principles, consent and capacity, confidentiality, duty of candour, record-keeping, indemnity, scope of practice and fitness-to-practise processes.

Your certificate

Verifiable CPD certificate — downloadable instantly

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process and 2 CPD hrs — the elements the GDC requires for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number 2 CPD hrs
GDC development outcomes A Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others B Effective management of self and working with others in the dental team C Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence

Learner reviews

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Emma Walsh Practice Manager, Bristol · Aug 2026

As decontamination lead I found the HTM 01-05 content accurate and practical. Used the audit section to tidy up our logs before inspection.

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Laura Bell Dental Receptionist, Milton Keynes · Jul 2026

Clear, dental-specific and straight to the point. The certificate downloaded the moment I finished — exactly what I needed for my CPD record.

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Rebecca Hughes Dental Nurse, Cardiff · Jun 2026

Solid content for the price. The radiography roles and responsibilities section cleared up a lot of confusion in our practice.

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Charlotte Evans Dental Receptionist, Swansea · Jun 2026

Perfect for my annual medical emergencies update. Aligned with Resus Council guidance and the certificate has everything the GDC asks for.

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Zara Khan Dental Administrator, Slough · May 2026

Quick, verifiable and relevant. I completed three core topics in one weekend and logged them the same day.

Common questions

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Practices can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training matrix for CQC evidence. Contact us for team pricing.

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