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GDC Update – April
Please click here to read April’s GDC update. The GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris, reports on […]
Read More about GDC Update – AprilNational 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 […]
Read More about National Smile Month – 12th May to 12th June ‘Feed your Smile’GDC Update – March
Please click here to read March’s GDC update. In this edition the GDC Chair, Lord Harris, […]
Read More about GDC Update – MarchGDC Update – February
Please click here to read February’s GDC update. This months update includes a view from the GDC […]
Read More about GDC Update – FebruaryGDC Update – January
Please click here to read January’s GDC update. This months update includes a view from the GDC […]
Read More about GDC Update – JanuaryGDC Update – December
Please click here to read December’s GDC update. This month the GDC Chair […]
Read More about GDC Update – DecemberGDC Update – November
Please click here to read November’s GDC update. This month the GDC Chair highlights the publication of their […]
Read More about GDC Update – NovemberGDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigations
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a new report on dental professionals who have died while […]
Read More about GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigationsGDC publishes dental care professionals’ working patterns data
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published data about the working patterns of dental care […]
Read More about GDC publishes dental care professionals’ working patterns dataGDC Council decides Annual Retention Fee (ARF) to remain unchanged for 2025
The Council of the General Dental Council (GDC) has reviewed its plans for the next […]
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GDC confirms Annual Retention Fee for 2027
The General Dental Council (GDC) today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2027 […]
Read More about GDC confirms Annual Retention Fee for 2027GDC CPD Statement deadline reminder – 28th August 2026 (2 weeks today!)
The 2025–2026 CPD cycle ended on 31 July 2026, and you are required to submit […]
Read More about GDC CPD Statement deadline reminder – 28th August 2026 (2 weeks today!)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 […]
Read More about GDC will not remove DCPs from register over MyGDC renewal issuesInvasive 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 […]
Read More about Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer EnglandGDC 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 […]
Read More about GDC to launch new ‘user-friendly’ online registration portalClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendGeneral Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024, […]
Read More about General Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024GDC Update – April
Please click here to read April’s GDC update. The GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris, reports on […]
Read More about GDC Update – AprilGDC Update – March
Please click here to read March’s GDC update. In this edition the GDC Chair, Lord Harris, […]
Read More about GDC Update – MarchGDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2024
As you will be aware, your 2023-2024 CPD cycle year ended on 31st July 2024, […]
Read More about GDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2024Patient News
Invasive 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 […]
Read More about Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer EnglandClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendWho regulates Dentistry in the UK and who should I talk to if I have a complaint?
The General Dental Council are the regulatory body for Dentistry in the UK; their function […]
Read More about Who regulates Dentistry in the UK and who should I talk to if I have a complaint?How do I maintain my dentures to keep them in good condition?
Dentures should be looked after in the same way as you would look after your […]
Read More about How do I maintain my dentures to keep them in good condition?How do you know when it’s time for new dentures?
Although a quality pair of dentures is intended to last for a long period, over […]
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