Sep 3, 2024, 11:09 AM by Kirsten Edwards

Following an open and competitive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce the appointments of Reshard Auladin, Jane Slatter and Sarah Ramage to our Council and committees.

Sep 2, 2024, 14:20 PM by Lynne Nolan

Working with the current providers, the GDC has tripled the number of places for the ORE Part 1 and will provide an additional sitting of the ORE Part 2, increasing capacity by a third.

Aug 28, 2024, 11:58 AM by Lynne Nolan

We have today released updated guidance for use in situations where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register.

Aug 22, 2024, 10:48 AM by Lynne Nolan

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the recent annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of previous years.

Aug 15, 2024, 09:36 AM by Lynne Nolan

The General Dental Council (GDC) today published its revised Covert Surveillance Guidance.

Aug 8, 2024, 11:32 AM by Caroline Conway

We are appalled and upset by the totally unacceptable racial and religious targeted violence and civil disorder that has taken place across our towns and cities in recent days. We recognise the profound impact this is having on members of the public and dental professionals.

Aug 1, 2024, 10:00 AM by Kirsten Edwards

We have today published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially within the NHS.

Jul 18, 2024, 13:32 PM by Kirsten Edwards

We have today published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2023.

Jul 9, 2024, 09:56 AM by Comms Test

We have launched a 10-week public consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Application (SLAA) routes.

Jul 2, 2024, 15:40 PM by Caroline Conway

We have today announced a change to what will be published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee after a review of our policy.

Jun 26, 2024, 09:49 AM by Kirsten Edwards

The GDC has welcomed a legislative change, effective 26 June 2024, that aims to improve direct access for patients to dental hygienists and therapists, while promoting better use of the skill mix in the dental team.

Jun 20, 2024, 08:56 AM by Kirsten Edwards

The GDC has today published the findings of a comprehensive research study aimed at understanding the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of early career dental professionals towards their regulatory body.

Jun 13, 2024, 13:42 PM by Kirsten Edwards

The Dental Leadership Network (DLN) convened at Woburn House in London on 12 June to spotlight the crucial role of dental leaders in promoting health and wellbeing within the profession.

Jun 12, 2024, 14:00 PM by Kirsten Edwards

I have been made to feel incredibly welcome by colleagues at the GDC and by the many very warm and productive conversations that I have been able to have with you today. I feel very honoured to be here.

Jun 10, 2024, 08:18 AM by Kirsten Edwards

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today (10 June) opened the annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs).

Jun 3, 2024, 09:30 AM by Kirsten Edwards

May 31, 2024, 09:26 AM by Kirsten Edwards

May 30, 2024, 10:06 AM by Caroline Conway

We have reviewed and updated our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for 2024-2026, setting out our ambitions and objectives for the next two years.

May 29, 2024, 10:58 AM by Kirsten Edwards

Today we have published our annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023. Both reports include comparison data from previous years to show trends and changes over time.

May 16, 2024, 12:23 PM by Kirsten Edwards

We have welcomed the government's consultation on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists, and today we publish our response to the proposals