FGDP guidelines (Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) are the definitive UK standards for dental clinical examination and record keeping. They use a three-tier grading system: Grade A (aspirational best practice), Grade B (acceptable baseline), and Grade C (below minimum standard). Now maintained by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent), FGDP guidelines are the benchmark used by the GDC, CQC inspectors, and dental indemnity organisations.
Last updated: April 2026