Aug 15, 2025, 09:17 by Lynne Nolan

With 80,657 DCPs now registered across the UK, we have witnessed a substantial increase of 4,764 professionals (6.26%) compared to the equivalent figure for 2024.

Aug 12, 2025, 09:33 by Caroline Conway

We have published a report examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used in dental services and the potential implications for dental professionals, patients and the wider sector.

Jul 30, 2025, 09:12 by Lynne Nolan

The analysis shows how DCPs work across the UK, drawing on responses from 43,692 dental care professionals, which represents 58% of the DCP register.

Jul 16, 2025, 12:50 by Lynne Nolan

We have today announced changes to our Associate engagement after a comprehensive review.

Jul 16, 2025, 11:26 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2024, showing a record registration performance and improvements to fitness to practise (FtP) processes.

Jul 10, 2025, 09:08 by Lynne Nolan

The General Dental Council (GDC) today announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips as its new Chair from 1 October 2025, following the completion of Lord Toby Harris's four-year term in September 2025.

Jul 2, 2025, 09:22 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published new research exploring how remediation could be used earlier in the Fitness to Practise (FtP) process.

Jul 1, 2025, 11:16 by Lynne Nolan

We have today announced a further extension to our initial inquiries process to include isolated cases of perceived unprofessional behaviour, as part of ongoing efforts to improve timeliness and proportionality in fitness to practise investigations.

Jun 17, 2025, 14:31 by Caroline Conway

The GDC’s Chair, Lord Toby Harris, today spoke at the Dental Leadership Network, 17 June 2025 (not checked against delivery).

Jun 9, 2025, 12:14 by Lynne Nolan

This crucial process ensures that DCPs remain on the UK register and continue to provide essential dental care to patients.

May 29, 2025, 10:00 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our proposed Corporate Strategy 2026-2028, inviting responses to our plans to transform dental regulation through oversight that better supports both dental professionals and patients.

May 7, 2025, 11:55 by Lynne Nolan

We commissioned a review to understand more about how sexual misconduct is experienced by those who work in dentistry or access dental services, their consequences and what we can do about them.

May 6, 2025, 12:58 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) statistical report for 2024, which highlights that 18 dental professionals were removed from the register following Practice Committee hearings, representing just 0.01% of all registered dental professionals.

Apr 24, 2025, 09:52 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on our register.

Apr 23, 2025, 13:53 by Caroline Conway

We have published our Costed Corporate Plan (CCP) for 2025, outlining our work programme and financial projections for the next three years.

Apr 23, 2025, 09:43 by Lynne Nolan

We are pleased to announce that Katie Spears has been appointed as our new Executive Director, Legal and Governance, after a competitive recruitment exercise.

Apr 15, 2025, 13:46 by Lynne Nolan

We can confirm that further sittings of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) will be held in late 2025 and early 2026, while the procurement process to award new contracts continues.

Apr 10, 2025, 09:02 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published its second annual set of dentists' working patterns data, providing insights into how they are working across the UK.

Mar 14, 2025, 12:37 by Comms Test

Tom Whiting today spoke at the BDIA Showcase, Friday 14 March 2025 (not checked against delivery).

Mar 11, 2025, 09:26 by User Not Found

Katie Spears has been appointed as the new Interim Executive Director of Legal and Governance at the GDC, effective this month.