eGDCThe impact of COVID-19 on dental professionals 2021
The GDC commissioned Pye Tait Consulting to conduct research to explore the impact and future implications of COVID-19 for dental ...
COVID-19
Read the latest information and advice for dental professionals and the public, alongside the findings from our research into the impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry.
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The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry
Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry is key in ensuring that dental professionals are able to effectively respond to the needs of the public and patients, and that they are adequately supported to do so safely as the sector begins to recover.
The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry
Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry is key in ensuring that dental professionals are able to effectively respond to the needs of the public and patients, and that they are adequately supported to do so safely as the sector begins to recover.
Nature of these impacts
To better understand the scale and nature of these impacts, the GDC has undertaken a research and engagement programme. Views and insights have been gathered from key stakeholders and leaders in the sector, and independent research has been commissioned to look at the effects of COVID-19 on the public and patients, and dental professionals.
For dental professionals
In this section, you can also find a number of links to the Department of Health and Social Care, and other government websites, across the four nations which provide the latest relevant news and advice for dental professionals, but that falls outside of our remit or expertise, as well as guidance for our registrants and general advice for the public.
Regularly updated advice
The latest government information can also be found on the Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response page. These pages are frequently updated so please check back regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date advice.
Featured research outputs
COVID-19 and dentistry – survey of the UK public 2021
This report provides the findings from our second COVID-19 and dentistry survey of the UK public, which was carried out ...
The impact of COVID-19 on dental professionals 2020
This report provides the findings from the research we commissioned Ecorys UK to undertake in September and October 2020 to ...
COVID-19 and dentistry – survey of the UK public 2020
This report provides the findings from our COVID-19 and dentistry survey of the UK public. The independent research was commissioned ...
Latest information and operating procedures
Links to the latest COVID-19 information and Standard Operating Procedures available from around the four nations.
Read the latest informationGDC guidance for dental professionals
Information about your scope of practice, CPD and remote prescribing during these challenging times.
Read GDC guidanceGuidance for the public
The Government has published guidance which everyone needs to follow throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Read guidance for the public