General Dental Council (GDC)

Today, we've published our new strategy 2026-2028, committing to significant change and improvement over the next three years - and towards 2030. Read more: gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/new… #DentalRegulation #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals

New blog post: With applications open for GDC registrants to apply for the role of Registrant Council Member, Serbjit Kaur reflects on what inspired her to join the GDC Council. gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/blo… #dentalprofessionals

GDC to recruit new Registrant Council Member in 2026 We will appoint a Registrant Council Member to join our governing body, as Simon Morrow is set to conclude his term, with the successful candidate expected to take office on 1 October 2026. gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/new…

Dentists, you need to submit your CPD statement by 28 January. You can login to your eGDC account at any time to find out how much CPD you need to complete during the year. More information about CPD: gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/…

The Professional StandardsAuthority @prof_standards (PSA) annual review for 2024/25 found that we met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation, as @ReviewDental reports. #DentalRegulation #GoodPractice #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals

PSA: GDC's 'Strong Performance' dentalreview.news/practice-manag…

Time’s running out - renew your GDC registration before 31 December 2025. Don’t start 2026 with a panic. Renew today. Help spread the word: bda.org/news-and-opini…

The @GDC_UK has published its updated decision-making #guidance for practice committees. The updated guidance and conditions bank will come into effect from January 6, 2026. Find out more here: ➡️ ow.ly/y5Vz50XImnN #regulation #dentistry #fitnesstopractise #wellbeing

Aeth ein Prif Weithredwr Tom Whiting i Gymru yn ddiweddar i gwrdd â rhai o'r gweithwyr deintyddol proffesiynol, addysgwyr a hyfforddeion sy'n llunio dyfodol deintyddiaeth Cymru.

Our Chief Executive Tom Whiting recently visited Wales to meet some of the dental professionals, educators and trainees shaping the future of Welsh dentistry. Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… Welsh translation below:

GDC Updated Guidance dentalreview.news/practice-manag…

The @GDC_UK has published its updated decision-making #guidance for practice committees. The updated guidance and conditions bank will come into effect from January 6, 2026. Read more here: ➡️ ow.ly/p6Mc50XIkIl #GDC #regulation #dentistry #fitnesstopractise #wellbeing

Shamir Mehta, our Lead Clinical Adviser (Fitness to Practise) discusses record-keeping on @TheDentistMag podcast. the-dentist.co.uk/content/podcas… #DentalRegulation #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals

The renewals process is open until 31 December 2025. Don’t leave it to the last minute. Renew today to avoid any disruption to your practice. Share this news to remind colleagues: bda.org/news-and-opini…

Guest blog: Amro Alkado, a Dental Practice Adviser with @NHSGrampian and a Vocational Training Adviser with @NHS_Education discusses the theory of how fear stories move faster and last longer. gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/blo… #dentalregulation

The @GDC_UK has published new research designed to deepen understanding of the fitness to practise (FtP) process and how it could be improved for participants. Find out more here: ➡️ ow.ly/m7Ao50Xy2n7 #GDC #report #regulation #dentistry #fitnesstopractise #wellbeing

VIDEO: The strategic shifts in dental care took centre stage at the latest Dental Leadership Network (DLN). Take a look back at some of the highlights. #DentalLeaders #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals #DentalRegulation

“Attending the Dental Leadership Network (DLN) event is a welcome opportunity to engage with colleagues across the UK on the strategic shifts in the healthcare systems we are all working in." @CarolineLappin Read more: linkedin.com/posts/general-… #DentalLeaders

Our Executive Director of Regulation, Theresa Thorp, is speaking today at @ADI_dental Members' National Forum 2025, sharing our strategic objective to improve fitness to practise (FtP), maximising patient safety and reducing unintended impacts. #ADIMembersForum #DentalRegulation

I was delighted to speak to the Dental Leadership Network yesterday, where I reiterated the need to work in partnership with dentistry leaders to drive forward our ambitious dental reforms. Together, we can build an NHS dental service fit for the future 🦷

Fitness to practise: GDC to explore ‘less adversarial’ processes; Having fewer dental professionals fear the General Dental Council (GDC) is just one of the aims set by the regular in its new strategy ⬇️ dentistry.co.uk/2025/11/19/fit…