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Mental Capacity Act 2005: Primary legislation governing how capacity to consent is determined and how decisions should be made for those lacking capacity

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing how personal and medical data must be collected, processed, and stored

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures respect for human rights including the right to private life and bodily autonomy in medical treatment

Health and Social Care Act 2008: Establishes the regulatory framework for health and social care services in England

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs the provision of services including private dental treatment and ensures transparency in service delivery

GDC Standards for the Dental Team: Professional regulations set by the General Dental Council that dentists must follow in their practice

GDC Guidance on Patient Consent: Specific guidance from the General Dental Council on obtaining and managing patient consent

CQC Regulations: Care Quality Commission requirements for dental practices regarding patient care and consent

Montgomery Principle: Legal precedent from Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] establishing the standard for disclosure of material risks to patients

Gillick Competence: Legal principle for determining whether a minor is capable of making their own medical decisions

NHS Constitution: Framework of rights and obligations for NHS treatment, including consent and patient involvement in decision-making

Department of Health Consent Guidance: Official guidance from the Department of Health on consent procedures in healthcare settings

BDA Guidelines: British Dental Association's professional guidelines on best practices including consent procedures