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Equality Act Dental — MFDS Part 1 MCQ

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Under the Equality Act 2010, what must a dental practice do when a disabled patient would otherwise be placed at a substantial disadvantage in accessing its services?

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Correct answer: B — Make reasonable adjustments to enable the patient to access dental care

The correct answer is B. The Equality Act 2010 places an anticipatory duty on service providers, including dental practices, to make reasonable adjustments where disabled people would otherwise be substantially disadvantaged. Adjustments may concern practice procedures, physical access, communication support or an appropriate alternative way of providing care. A practice should not simply decline care because its existing arrangements are inaccessible. Automatic specialist referral is unnecessary if safe, suitable care can be provided with reasonable adjustments. Patients cannot be charged for an adjustment, and treating everyone identically may itself disadvantage a disabled patient. The GDC similarly requires dental professionals to consider disabilities and make reasonable adjustments to meet patients' needs.

Reference: British Dental Association, Disability discrimination — dentists as service providers, fully reviewed April 2026. https://www.bda.org/advice/patient-care-and-practice-safety/health-safety-and-risk-assessment/disability-discrimination-dentists-as-service-providers/