Dental Complaints Service (DCS)
The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) is a UK-based service that assists patients who have complaints or concerns about dental treatment. The service is operated by the General Dental Council, the regulatory body for UK dentists.
Submitted on 08-03-23
Table of contents
Legal service types
Find a solicitor:
DCS can help with legal problems relating to dental treatment by offering free and impartial advice and support to patients with complaints or concerns about their dental treatment. Their experienced team of advisors can assist with explaining your rights as a patient, making a complaint, and accessing remedies for harm caused by dental treatment.
The service can also support and advise dental professionals on how to comply with dental practice standards, and how to promote patient safety and quality of care.
The DCS website has a rich resource of information on dental complaints procedures, dental standards and regulations, and patient rights.
For more information, see:
