Dental News
GDC will not remove DCPs from register over MyGDC renewal issues
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that any dental care professional (DCP) who is struggling to renew their registration through MyGDC will not be removed from the register, provided they get in touch before the deadline. DCPs must tell the GDC by 11.59pm on Friday 31 July that they have tried to renew but […]
Read MoreGDC – Annual Renewal 2026
The GDC annual renewal period for 2026 is now open and will close on 31st July 2026, so now is the time for Clinical Dental Technicians to take action. What needs to be completed? Each CDT must: Pay the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) of £108 by 31st July (via MyGDC or Direct Debit) Submit an indemnity declaration […]
Read MoreInvasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer England
I am writing to provide reassurance following the outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease linked to the Kent and Canterbury area, and to address concerns regarding PPE requirements in dental settings. At present, national Infection Prevention and Control guidance has not changed. Dental teams should continue to follow standard IPC measures, including their usual PPE ensemble […]
Read MoreGDC to launch new ‘user-friendly’ online registration portal
New platform replaces eGDC and modernises how future and current dental professionals apply for and manage their registration The General Dental Council (GDC) today announced that MyGDC, its new online registration service, will go live on 25 March. MyGDC replaces eGDC and marks a significant step forward in the GDC’s commitment to modernising its services and improving the experience for the thousands of dental professionals who join or manage […]
Read MoreClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at 2am as Daylight Savings Time ends. Although any digital devices such as tablets and smartphones will change the time automatically, any analogue devices such as watches or home appliances will need to be changed manually.
Read MoreGDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2025
As you will be aware, your 2024-2025 CPD cycle year ended on 31st July 2025, and you are now required to submit a statement to the GDC by 28th August 2025. For full details on how to submit your annual statement, please click here. If you require any further information please contact info@bacdt.org.uk.
Read MoreGeneral Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024, showing a record registration performance and improvements to fitness to practise (FtP) processes. The GDC processed a record 12,978 applications, up from 11,476 in 2023, resulting in 2,164 new dentists and 9,728 new dental care professionals joining the register. The […]
Read MoreGDC opens renewal period for dental care professionals
The General Dental Council (GDC) today (9 June) opened its annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs). To complete their annual renewal, DCPs must complete three essential steps by the respective deadlines: Pay the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) of £96 by 31 July – DCPs can pay online via eGDC or by Direct Debit. […]
Read MoreGDC Update – April
Please click here to read April’s GDC update. The GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris, reports on recent events where the GDC has been listening to stakeholders and sharing learning from complaints and concerns. The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) recorded its highest ever number of new enquiries last year and this month’s update includes a link where […]
Read MoreNational Smile Month – 12th May to 12th June ‘Feed your Smile’
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile. Between 12 May and 12 June 2025, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important health issues and ready to put a smile on everybody’s face. During the National Smile month, […]
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