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LDC Conference 2025: Time to give reform some welly

GDPC Chair Shiv Pabary addresses LDC Conference on the future of the NHS contract.

Update on accessing our library services

While our physical library space has closed at our former Wimpole Street office, you can still access everything you need by using our online and postal services.

Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

We join others in the dental profession in expressing deep concerns about the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, which includes the complete breakdown of dental care services. We share, and support, the statement from the DDAG.

Northern Ireland: Minister outlines his approach to GDS ‘Investment Proposals’ for 2025-26, National Insurance and DDRB

The Minister has shared with us an outline of the approach he has decided to take in relation to the long-awaited ‘Investment Proposals’ for 2025-26.

A paper ‘pay rise’ that won’t cover mounting cost of care

Headline pay uplifts of 4% confirmed today will do little to halt the exodus from NHS dentistry, unless Government is willing to cover the real costs of delivering care.

Northern Ireland: Dental nurse training update

Planned new qualifications are aimed at better meeting the needs of employers.

Take part in the NHS cost-of-service exercise

With the Government now assessing the cost of delivering NHS dentistry, we encourage all practices in England to help us make the case for fair funding, before 16 June.

Early career dentists call for a credible workforce strategy

Jeremy Boyles, a GDP based in York, joins as the new chair of the Young Dentists Committee, and is keen to find solutions to the challenges facing the workforce.

Annual Reconciliation Report for 2024-2025

The Annual Reconciliation Report process is underway for the last financial year. Between 1 April and 30 June, NHS contract holders are obliged to confirm the actual Net Pensionable Earnings for the previous financial year for each dentist at the practice.

Access wellbeing resources for dentists

In time for Mental Health Awareness week, we have refreshed and expanded our wellbeing hub to help support your wellbeing, build resilience, and connect with dentist colleagues in your area.

What recovered teeth from archaeological digs can tell us about the past

Insights we gain from DNA and extraordinary early dentures.

Sign our petition: Make sugar the new tobacco

Our latest research highlights the shocking amount of sugar in some baby food pouches, and we are encouraging all dental team members to join our call for government to take action.

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Boosting our resilience at the annual LDC conference

Malaaika Al-Koky shares insights from the Local Dental Committee event, exploring how to balance high achievement with personal wellbeing.

Northern Ireland: Navigating dental tourism

Paul Brennan, Chair of Northern Ireland Council, on why dentists need clarity on their responsibilities after patients have treatment abroad.

Wales: RIP to the family dentist

Dr Russell Gidney explores how a leap in the dark could risk ending not only continuity of care, but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.

What life has been like converting to private practice

Rachele Crozier, Chair of Western LDC and member of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee on how gradually phasing in private work has been a manageable way to make the change.

Scotland: “Reform needs to continue”

The message from Scottish dentists is clear: Payment reform isn’t a final destination, and the NI hike risks undoing progress.

Breaking down barriers: How your dental practice can become more accessible for all patients

Kirsty Reynolds, Community Dental Officer, and Dr Beverley McClung, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry at Manx Care’s Community Dental Service share how intelligent refurbishment can make the world of difference to disabled people.

Life as a Vocational Dental Practitioner: My experience and tips

We interviewed Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) Ben in South East Scotland to find out more about his experience in Vocational Training, and get his tips for new graduates about to go into it this year.

How can we make urgent care work for practices and patients?

GDPC Member Mark Green explains how flexible commissioning yields immediate benefits as a stop gap, but what we really need now is urgent reform of the dental contract.

Can we fix NHS dentistry?

We had the right diagnosis for a generation. Help us write the prescription.

The number one roadblock to reform

Shiv Pabary shares how top health officials were dragged to Westminster to account for past failure on an unfunded, unambitious recovery plan, but also where the new Government goes next.

Associate Agreements and the New Patient Premium

James Goldman, Associate Director of Advisory Services at the BDA, on what the New Patient Premium means for associates.

A message from the Northern Ireland Branch President for 2025

A look back at the last five years, and hope for the remaining half of this decade.

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