Another similarity between the CQC, GDC and indemnity providers is that in order to practice within the dental team in the UK, dental professionals are required to financially contribute to these regulators and companies. Additionally, these regulations set or services provided by these different groups have an underlying background set out in law. Thus, if appropriate actions are not followed then lawful actions can be taken. However, the relevant legislation associated with the different groups differs, for example: CQC; Health and Social Care Act 2008, GDC; Dentists Act 1984 and Dental Indemnity; Health Care and Associated Professions Order 2014. Despite having different laws underpinning them the groups work as a collective, for example
