Who are the LAG and what do they do?
The LAG is made up of dentists and members of the public. It plays an important role in making sure that the patient's perspective is represented in all of the FGDP(UK)'s work and in highlighting issues that are of concern to patients.
Read the Terms of Reference for the LAG
The current LAG has six lay members:
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Bob Elford
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David Johns
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John Taylor
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Linda Goodwill
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Kathy Tormann
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Edwin Morgan
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In addition to the lay members, the group also includes two dentists and two dental care professionals, as well as Faculty staff.
Consultation responses
The LAG has contributed to FGDP(UK) responses to various consultations. Click on the links below to read the full responses:
The LAG has also responded directly to several consultations and calls for views. Click on the links below to read the LAG responses.
Guidance for patients
The LAG is working with the FGDP(UK) to put together patient guidance on areas such as training, education and qualifications in dentistry, as well as clear information on standards in areas such as cosmetic dentistry. These will be added to the Frequently Asked Questions section.
In June 2006, the LAG published Patients' Rights and Responsibilities. This guidance sets out what patients can expect as part of their oral healthcare service, as well as their responsibilities as a patient.
Many articles from the FGDP(UK) have appeared in national magazines and newspapers, including supplements to The Times and Reveal magazine. Visit the Articles and reports section to read these, as well as FGDP(UK) press releases and other documents that you might find interesting.
The LAG statement for patients on tooth whitening as a treatment option
The document below outlines the concerns of the Lay Advisory Group (LAG) of the FGDP(UK) in relation to the provision of tooth whitening to dental patients.
LAG statement on tooth whitening
Current areas of patient concern: your opinion counts
The LAG and the FGDP(UK) are currently looking at several issues that are of general concern to dental patients. These include:
- Oral healthcare for the elderly
- Tooth whitening
- Understanding dental qualifications
- Getting access to dental care
- The types of treatment that dental care professionals can and can't provide
- Working with other patient groups to look at areas where more research is needed in dentistry
If you have any comments or questions for the LAG on the issues above, or you would like to raise some concerns you might have about the training of dental professionals or standards in dentistry, then please email the FGDP(UK) at fgdp@rcseng.ac.uk.
