Oct 1, 2025, 09:46 by Lynne Nolan

Dr Helen Phillips has officially started her role as Chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) today (1 October), bringing a wealth of senior experience across a 30-year career in sectors including insurance, legal, social care and further education.

Sep 25, 2025, 13:03 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our revised Standards for Education, the first comprehensive update since 2015, following a successful 12-week public consultation.

Sep 25, 2025, 11:08 by Lynne Nolan

Alongside eight other UK healthcare regulators, we have published our 2025 annual report on whistleblowing disclosures, covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Sep 16, 2025, 12:11 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our revised Scope of Practice guidance after a comprehensive review and collaboration with dental professionals, education providers, indemnifiers, and other key stakeholders.

Sep 10, 2025, 10:51 by Lynne Nolan

The General Dental Council (GDC) has been awarded a Silver TIDE award by the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI).

Sep 2, 2025, 10:29 by Lynne Nolan

Following an open and competitive recruitment process, Bill Gunnyeon and Mike Driver have been appointed as lay Council Members, both commencing four-year terms.

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.