Fit to Practise?

Dental Protection are pleased to be working with the BDA to bring you an interactive, informative and engaging event to raise awareness of the fitness to practise process, from the initial patient complaint, through to a potential Fitness to Practise hearing.

This innovative event will take a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at the processes that are involved and the likely impacts, and draws upon the experience of former members of the GDC, Dental Protection and the BDA.

Put yourself in the shoes of the Investigating Committee; review case notes, hear from the complainant, caseworkers, prosecution, expert witnesses and members of the Investigating and Fitness to Practise Committees. Make your own judgements on the allegations of impaired fitness to practise and consider the various sanctions available. Explore and debate some fictitious complaints and watch a hearing ‘come to life’ in an authentic re-enactment. The event is suitable for all GDC registered members of the team and includes 5.5 hours core verifiable CPD.

Aims and objectives

  • Gain unique ‘behind the scenes’ insights into the workings of the fitness to practise process – see it from all sides
  • Improve your understanding of what types of action could lead to a complaint, or ultimately to a trial, and the possible outcomes
  • Be aware and ensure compliance - maintain high standards in your practice
  • Appreciate the important link between ethics and perception
  • Benefit from valuable networking opportunities and discussion with peers

For the full programme click here

Venues and dates

14 October 2011
The IET, Savoy Place, London

4 November 2011
Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester

Book

To book your place contact the BDA events team on 020 7563 4590, or email events@bda.org

If you are a BDA member, you can book online by clicking here

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Dental Protection Limited (registered in England No. 2374160) is a member of the Medical Protection Society Limited (registered in England No.36142) group of companies. Both companies have their registered office at 33 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PS. MPS is not an insurance company. All the benefits of membership of MPS are discretionary as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association