England Community Dental Services Committee
The England Community Dental Services Committee (ECDSC) represents dentists employed in the NHS salaried Primary Dental Services (PDS) or Community Dental Services (CDS) in England, whose patient cohort includes vulnerable adults, children, and people with physical and learning disabilities.
To support its work, the ECDSC has an Executive Sub-Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, and four members elected from and by the ECDSC.
Our priorities
- Fighting for better pay and terms and conditions for CDS dentists to improve the recruitment and retention of the workforce
- Defining the CDS workforce as distinct from the General Dental Services (GDS) and a valuable primary care service with vital, specialised skills necessary for treating some of the most vulnerable members of society
- Representing the interests of CDS dentists throughout the GDS dental system reform process
- Raising awareness of post-pandemic General Anaesthetic waiting lists for dental treatment and working with stakeholders to find solutions
- Promoting a career in the CDS as valuable and rewarding.
Our team
Chair
Giten Dabhi
Giten Dabhi is a highly experienced Pan-England Clinician who was re-elected as Chair of the ECDSC in March 2025, having served on the committee for nearly two decades. He also holds the position of Chair of the London and South BDA Accredited Representatives.
A graduate of Guy’s Dental Hospital in 1998, Giten has built a diverse and comprehensive career across dental hospitals, district general hospitals, general practice, and community dental services. For over 20 years, he has worked as a full-time clinician within the Community Dental Services (CDS) in London, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community.
In addition to his clinical work, Giten serves as the regional trainer for the national epidemiology programme, contributing to the development and implementation of population-level oral health initiatives. He also holds an MBA, reflecting his broader interest in healthcare leadership and service development.
Vice chair
Balqees Bi
Pan England Clinicians
Early Career Clinicians
Pan-England Clinical/Assistant Directors
Other Committee members
Get involved and get in touch
The ECDSC is supported by Stuart Abrahams, Senior Policy Adviser for Employed Dentists who can be contacted via email: [email protected] and Eleanor Day, Committee Secretary, who can be contacted via email: [email protected]
Representing you
Our vision for the CDS
The nation’s ability to deliver dental treatment for some of the most vulnerable groups in our society is at risk. Our vision is a call to action from English community dentists themselves on how to end a crisis that has gone under the radar of decision makers for far too long, asking all parties involved with community dentistry to make sure the service is finally given the priority it deserves.
