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Many dental professionals refer colleagues to the General Dental Council (GDC) fitness-to-practise process. While some referrals are for public safety, others stem from disputes, prompting a call for alternative resolution methods.

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Dental regulation and professional conduct
Public health and patient safety
Professional ethics in dentistry

Background:

The General Dental Council (GDC) fitness-to-practise process receives numerous referrals from dental professionals.
A significant portion of these referrals may originate from inter-professional disagreements or financial disputes, rather than solely public safety concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the motivations behind colleague referrals to the GDC fitness-to-practise process.
To critically evaluate the GDC's capacity to discern the intent behind such referrals.
To advocate for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within the dental profession.

Main Methods:

Opinion-based analysis of referral patterns to the GDC.
Discussion of the implications of non-genuine referrals on professional standards.
Review of existing professional conduct frameworks.

Main Results:

The GDC struggles to differentiate between genuine whistleblowing and referrals used maliciously.
Referrals are sometimes weaponized in professional or financial disputes, undermining the integrity of the fitness-to-practise system.
The current system may not adequately address the underlying causes of inter-professional conflict.

Conclusions:

Dental registrants should exercise caution when considering referrals to the GDC, given the potential for misuse.
The dental profession needs to develop and implement alternative, effective methods for resolving inter-professional disagreements and disputes.
Enhancing professional collegiality and establishing robust internal resolution processes are crucial for maintaining trust and efficiency in dental regulation.