Regulation

GDC outlines its commitment to improving access to dental care in the UK

Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the recovery of dental services” needs “urgent attention” in a speech on September 11, 2024.

GDC consults on an update to judgment guidance for fitness to practice hearings

The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision-making guidance for practice committees, administered by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.

GDC publish more Overseas Registration Examination dates

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced key dates for 2025 Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) sittings.

GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal applications

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released updated guidance where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register.

Total number of registered dental professionals increases

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of previous years.

Dental regulator releases updated Covert Surveillance guidance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its revised Covert Surveillance guidance.

GDC both ‘appalled and upset’ over racist civil disorder

The General Dental Council (GDC) have released a statement condemning the civil disorder in the UK.

Patients are concerned about the rising cost of dental care

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially...

Regulator’s annual report indicates improved efficiency

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its ‘Annual Report and Accounts for 2023’, highlighting a year focused on public protection.  

GDC launches public consultation on revamped specialist list application routes 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a 10-week public consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Application (SLAA) routes.    

GDC announces policy change to publication of IOC outcomes 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced a change to what will be published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) after a review of its policy.  

Trends in fitness to practise

Clare Callan explains why the General Dental Council (GDC) is seeing fewer concerns and closing more cases at the early stages of the process.