Sep 27, 2021, 13:09 by User Not Found

The GDC has joined seven other UK healthcare regulators to publish an annual report on whistleblowing disclosures.

Sep 20, 2021, 10:02 by User Not Found

Dentists can now sign up to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by instalments, following the successful introduction of the scheme for dental care professionals (DCP) earlier this year.

Sep 16, 2021, 10:27 by User Not Found

Today we have announced changes to the way dental professionals in England with conditions or undertakings will arrange their development support. From 1 October 2021 professionals will have greater options and flexibility with regards to who provides their development support, which has historically only been available through Health Education England.

Aug 27, 2021, 08:19 by User Not Found

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the Department of Health’s consultation on the proposed Statutory Duty of Candour in Northern Ireland and have now submitted our response.

Aug 15, 2021, 23:00 by User Not Found

Aug 12, 2021, 13:05 by User Not Found

Today we published our annual Registration and Fitness to Practise (FtP) statistical reports that supplement the Registration and FtP data provided in our Annual Report and Accounts 2020.

Aug 10, 2021, 16:10 by User Not Found

We are pleased to confirm the reappointment of three existing Council Members - Terry Babbs, Anne Heal and Jeyanthi John, from 1 October 2021.

Jul 15, 2021, 09:00 by User Not Found

We are pleased to announce the appointments of our new Chair, Baron Harris of Haringey (Lord Toby Harris) and a new member of our Council, Angie Heilmann MBE. They will take up these appointments on 1 October 2021, which have been made following a competitive recruitment process, and approval by the Privy Council.

Jul 14, 2021, 12:58 by User Not Found

Today we publish our Annual Report and Accounts 2020.

Jul 8, 2021, 09:01 by User Not Found

Crispin Passmore has confirmed that he is to step down from the GDC Council at the end of December 2021, to focus on other commitments.

Jun 21, 2021, 08:19 by User Not Found

Following a competitive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Butler who has joined as the Independent Member of the GDC’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Jun 16, 2021, 11:32 by User Not Found

We welcome the Government’s proposals for reform of healthcare professional regulation, but we are calling for greater flexibility and a faster pace of reform.

Jun 7, 2021, 11:23 by User Not Found

Annual registration renewal for UK registered dental care professionals (DCPs) is now open and the deadline for completion is 31 July 2021.

May 24, 2021, 12:04 by User Not Found

Dental care professionals (DCPs) who wish to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by instalments have just one week left to sign up.

May 18, 2021, 08:50 by User Not Found

As part of the GDC’s approach to strategic planning, and further to the work we undertook to revisit our Corporate Strategy 2020-2022: Right time, right place, right touch, that resulted in a simplification to the wording of our strategic aims, we today publish our Costed Corporate Plan 2021.

May 13, 2021, 07:13 by User Not Found

Today we have published our updated statement on remote – direct-to-consumer orthodontics, with supporting guidance for dental professionals and information for the public.

May 10, 2021, 14:42 by User Not Found

The General Dental Council (GDC) welcomes the launch of the Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry Framework, published today, the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, by the Dental Professional Alliance.

May 10, 2021, 09:00 by User Not Found

Due to the restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19, some students have faced significant challenges in gaining the required clinical experience. We are issuing this revised statement to update on the situation and to address the concerns arising from the ongoing situation.

Apr 29, 2021, 13:30 by User Not Found

Our response to the publication of the first results from the UK-REACH study, which found COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in 23% of healthcare workers.

Apr 8, 2021, 09:56 by User Not Found

Contributing to patient safety and public confidence in dental services, a well-trained, motivated and competent dental team is in everyone’s interests. Today we have published Supporting the dental team, an online resource for employers, managers, and contractors of dental services.