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GDC opens renewal period for dental care professionals

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

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GDC launches consultation to modernise regulation

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its proposed Corporate Strategy 2026-2028, inviting responses to its plans to transform dental...

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18 dental professionals removed from register in 2024

The General Dental Council has published its annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) statistical report for 2024.

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Six per cent increase in registered dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental...

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GDC sets out three-year plan

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), outlining the regulator’s work programme for the next three...

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GDC announces new executive director of legal and governance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its next executive director of legal and governance, following a competitive...

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GDC announces interim executive director

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its interim executive director of legal and governance, effective from March 2025.

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CPD processes updated by regulator

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced changes to its continuing professional development (CPD) processes.

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GDC publishes education review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities...

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Dental education guidance issued by the GDC

Guidance for education providers seeking to establish new dental schools in the UK has been published by the General Dental Council (GDC).

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GDC begins search for chair and council members

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched recruitment campaigns for its next chair of council and two council member positions.

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GDC establishes priority booking for dental professionals with refugee status

The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a policy that will give priority access to the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) booking system for...