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Patient expectation:

 To receive good quality care.

 That all members of the dental team:

 are appropriately trained and qualified;

 keep their skills up to date;

 know their limits and refer patients as appropriate; and

 work within current laws and regulations.

Standard 7.1 Provide good quality care based on current evidence and authoritative guidance.

7.1.1 You must find out about current evidence and best practice which affect your work, premises, equipment, and business, and follow them.

7.1.2 If you deviate from established practice and guidance, you should record the reasons why and be able to justify your decision.

Standard 7.2 Work within your knowledge, skills, professional competence, and abilities.

7.2.1 You must only carry out a task or a type of treatment if you are appropriately trained, competent, confident, and indemnified. Training can take many different forms. You must be sure that you have undertaken training which is appropriate for you and equips you with the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform a task safely.

7.2.2 You should only deliver treatment and care if you are confident that you have had the necessary training and are competent to do so. If you are not confident to provide treatment, you must refer the patient to an appropriately trained colleague.

7.2.3 You must only work within your mental and physical capabilities.

Standard 7.3 Update and develop your professional knowledge and skills throughout your working life.

7.3.1 You must make sure that you know how much continuing professional development (CPD) activity is required for you to maintain your registration and that you carry it out within the required time.

7.3.2 You should take part in activities that maintain, update, or develop your knowledge and skills. Your continuing professional development (CPD) activity should improve your practice. For more information, see the GDC's advice on CPD.