GDC announces updates to CPD processes

The General Dental Council has announced changes to the continuing professional development (CPD) processes, after a review and feedback from stakeholders aimed at enhancing accessibility.

The changes are intended to make it easier for professionals to record and submit their CPD and for providers to equip professionals with valid CPD certificates, addressing concerns raised

by stakeholders about the challenges dental professionals face in meeting their CPD obligations effectively.

The key improvements to the CPD scheme include simplified documentation requirements, with GDC registration numbers no longer mandatory on CPD certificates and clearer guidance on grace

periods and restoration.

The requirements for CPD mapping documents, with electronic confirmations now accepted and more flexible approaches to quality assurance verification, allowing digital confirmations

alongside traditional signatures, have also been updated.

Stefan Czerniawski, Executive Director, Strategy at the GDC, said: ‘We recognise that dental professionals sometimes face practical challenges in documenting their learning. By simplifying

administrative requirements where we can, these changes will help people focus on what matters most - their professional development.

‘There is more to be done to improve the effectiveness of the CPD scheme and we will continue to look for opportunities to make further changes, including encouraging the government to

reduce the current legislative obstacles.'

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