News 4 days ago Private practice: Being sensitive to “an increasingly volatile environment” Mutual support and networks are a great help in understanding the current climate.
News 4 days ago Medicines recall: Erythromycin 250mg tablets Outdated leaflet prompts Class 4 defect alert for one batch of Erythromycin 250mg tablets.
News 5 days ago England: Modest improvements, not the final destination We have negotiated with Government on further small scale, positive changes to the discredited NHS dental contract. Learn about the measures going out to consultation in a free webinar.
News Monday 30 Jun 2025 England: Contractors required to complete the NPP payment audit NHS England is asking contractors to audit a sample of 20-30 patients where a New Patient Premium (NPP) was received to confirm that the patient was ‘new’ under the scheme.
News Thursday 26 Jun 2025 Former BDA President Roz McMullan awarded OBE Huge congratulations to Roz McMullan who has been awarded an OBE, and Linda Greenwall, appointed an MBE, in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025.
News Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 Renew your DCP registration by the end of July The annual renewals process is open until 31 July.
News Tuesday 24 Jun 2025 Introducing the National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence Year 1 (DCT1) Information on certification processes for applicants with relevant experience and/or training.
News Tuesday 24 Jun 2025 Getting involved: Giving associates a strong voice in the BDA Contractual issues and rights and freedoms were discussed at the latest GDPC Associates Sub-committee meeting.
News Thursday 19 Jun 2025 LDC Conference 2025: Time to give reform some welly GDPC Chair Shiv Pabary addresses LDC Conference on the future of the NHS contract.
News Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 Update on accessing our library services While our physical library space has closed at our former Wimpole Street office, you can still access everything you need by using our online and postal services.
News Friday 13 Jun 2025 Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza We join others in the dental profession in expressing deep concerns about the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, which includes the complete breakdown of dental care services. We share, and support, the statement from the DDAG.
News Wednesday 28 May 2025 Northern Ireland: Minister outlines his approach to GDS ‘Investment Proposals’ for 2025-26, National Insurance and DDRB The Minister has shared with us an outline of the approach he has decided to take in relation to the long-awaited ‘Investment Proposals’ for 2025-26.
Blog Wednesday 2 Jul 2025 Name change to resident dentists Ashwini Mohan and Urszula Uryszek, Resident dentists on our Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services, on why 'resident dentists' is a more fitting title than 'hospital dental trainees'.
Blog Tuesday 1 Jul 2025 My story as a forced migrant dentist from Ukraine Mariya Dolhova, Paediatric Dentist, describes her experience as a forced migrant registering with the GDC and working as a dentist in the UK.
Blog Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 Beyond the UDA: Where NHS dentistry goes next GDPC Chair, Shiv Pabary, on what you need to know about the proposals developed by the GDPC following your feedback.
Blog Friday 20 Jun 2025 Boosting our resilience at the annual LDC conference Malaaika Al-Koky shares insights from the Local Dental Committee event, exploring how to balance high achievement with personal wellbeing.
Blog Wednesday 18 Jun 2025 Northern Ireland: Navigating dental tourism Paul Brennan, Chair of Northern Ireland Council, on why dentists need clarity on their responsibilities after patients have treatment abroad.
Blog Friday 13 Jun 2025 Wales: RIP to the family dentist Dr Russell Gidney explores how a leap in the dark could risk ending not only continuity of care, but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.
Blog Wednesday 14 May 2025 What life has been like converting to private practice Rachele Crozier, Chair of Western LDC and member of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee on how gradually phasing in private work has been a manageable way to make the change.
Blog Friday 25 Apr 2025 Scotland: “Reform needs to continue” The message from Scottish dentists is clear: Payment reform isn’t a final destination, and the NI hike risks undoing progress.
Blog Thursday 17 Apr 2025 Breaking down barriers: How your dental practice can become more accessible for all patients Kirsty Reynolds, Community Dental Officer, and Dr Beverley McClung, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry at Manx Care’s Community Dental Service share how intelligent refurbishment can make the world of difference to disabled people.
Blog Friday 4 Apr 2025 Life as a Vocational Dental Practitioner: My experience and tips We interviewed Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) Ben in South East Scotland to find out more about his experience in Vocational Training, and get his tips for new graduates about to go into it this year.
Blog Wednesday 19 Mar 2025 How can we make urgent care work for practices and patients? GDPC Member Mark Green explains how flexible commissioning yields immediate benefits as a stop gap, but what we really need now is urgent reform of the dental contract.
Blog Thursday 13 Mar 2025 Can we fix NHS dentistry? We had the right diagnosis for a generation. Help us write the prescription.