More than 3,000 DCPs did not re-register in 2020
2021-08-13
Thousands of DCPs were voluntarily scrapped from the register or chose not to renew in 2020, it has emerged. According to latest GDC figures, almost
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GDC announces the new GDC Chair and Council Member
2021-07-15
Following a competitive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Baron Harris of Haringey (“Lord Toby Harris”) who will join the GDC
GDC announces appointment of new chair
2021-07-15
Baron Harris of Haringey has been confirmed as the new chair for the General Dental Council (GDC). He will replace the outgoing chair, Dr Bill
The legal eagle – putting fit back into fitness to practise
2021-07-02
John Makin, head of the DDU, explains why the GDC needs powers to reform its fitness to practise procedures. Nobody likes to think they might
Open for business – the College of General Dentistry to open its doors
2021-06-14
The wait is over: the time has come for the College of General Dentistry to open its doors, says Nairn Wilson. Within days of the
The best possible outcome for a GDC investigation
2021-05-14
MDDUS dental adviser Sarah Harford shares her golden rules for responding to a GDC investigation. GDC – three letters that make many a dentist nervous.
Racism in dentistry ‘choking progression’ finds study
2021-05-14
A new report into racism in dentistry has warned of the ‘undeniable moral case for change’ within the profession. The report, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GDC encourages vaccination as report reveals hesitancy among 23% of healthcare workers
2021-04-29
Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the first results from the UK-REACH study (Research
GDC spent £59,000 on investigators in seven years
2021-04-13
The General Dental Council (GDC) spent more than £59,000 on investigators in seven years, sparking calls to stop undercover inquiries. Between 2013 and 2019, it
‘Totally hypocritical’ – BAPD calls for changes amidst GDC failings
2021-04-09
A dental association has called on the GDC to provide ‘robust assurances’ after it admitted to acting unlawfully. This week it was revealed that the
What can 2020 teach us?
2021-04-05
John Makin reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult 2020. Many dental professionals are used to dealing with high pressure
ARF can now be paid in instalments, says GDC
2021-03-23
Dental teams can pay their annual retention fee (ARF) in instalments this year, it has been announced. The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that