Regulation

GDC welcomes powers for dental hygienists and therapists to supply and administer medicines

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed a legislative change, effective June 26, 2024, that aims to improve direct access for patients to dental hygienists and therapists while promoting better...

Mixed perceptions of the GDC among early career dental professionals, report says

Most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44 per cent) or neutral (30 per cent) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more...

Check your CPD in time!

Dental Protection has urged dental care professionals (DCPs) to check their CPD hours ahead of time in case they need to make up any shortfall before the registration renewal deadline.

GDC has welcomed provisional registration consultation

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the government’s consultation on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists. The regulator said it represents a valuable opportunity for...

General Dental Council opens renewal period for dental professionals 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs).  

GDC welcomes its new CEO

Tom Whiting has joined the General Dental Council (GDC) as its chief executive officer and registrar.

Union urges GDC to reduce the backlog in the case examiners process

MDDUS, a dental defence specialist, has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to redouble its commitment to reduce the existing backlog in the case examiners process.

GDC publishes statistical reports for 2023

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023.

Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy announced

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published an update of its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The plans will be in place until 2026.

GDC responds to the consultation on provisional registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the government’s consultation on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists.

Overseas Registration Examination tender for the next five years open

 The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that tendering has opened for the provision of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) Part 1 and Part 2 for the next five years.

Fitness to practise pilot extended

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that its fitness to practise pilot will run until October 2024.