GDC update on Covid-19

It comes from the regulator's executive director for strategy, Stefan Czerniawski following the government's announcement of strict new rules curbing day-to-day life in the UK.

It reads: 'The central role which GDC has as a regulator is to protect patient safety and to maintain public confidence in dental services. The onset of COVID-19 doesn’t change that, but it is changing - and will continue to change - how we do it in practice.

'We know the impact this is having on the profession and the level of challenge and uncertainty involved. Many questions and concerns still remain unanswered, not least on the level of support which may be provided by government. We don’t want to add to that uncertainty and concern, and hope that the information provided here helps you understand what actions we are taking to provide help and clarity where we are able to.