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Paragraph 20 Standards of care

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(1)

In providing general dental services, a dentist shall—

(a)

employ a proper degree of skill and attention;

(b)

save as is provided in paragraphs 12, 18, 21, 29, 35 and 38, give all treatment personally;

(c)

use only materials which are suitable for the purpose for which they are used;

(d)

except in the case of occasional treatment and treatment on referral, provide, subject to sub-paragraph (2), care and treatment, to such extent, and at such intervals, as may be necessary to secure and maintain the oral health of the patient.

(2)

When providing general dental services a dentist shall not provide care and treatment in excess of that which is necessary to secure and maintain oral health.