We represent member
Local Dental Committees
The voice of dentists in NHS primary care
What is an LDC?
A Local Dental Committee (LDC) is a locally constituted and NHS recognised group of NHS dentists and dentist NHS providers, tasked with the representation of their peers in the negotiation and planning of locally commissioned NHS primary care dental services. Regulations may require the NHS to undertake formal consultation with its respective LDC or LDCs, or to include LDC representatives on relevant NHS boards and panels.
Policy Committee
Explore Our Policy Positions
Our Policy Committee represents our members’ views across all local areas, working with national and local government, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Environmental Sustainability
Practices want to run as efficiently as possible but this is often frustrated by contrary national guidance.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can have a severe impact on oral health in a variety of ways.
DCP access to NHS benefits
All members of the dental team must have access to NHS benefits.
NHS dental charges
The possibility of having to pay for dental care can be off putting, with patients sometimes unclear why, if the treatment is provided by the
LDC work
2026 Contract Changes Announced
Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock MP has today announced the most significant changes to the NHS dental contract since 2006.
NCL Diabetes and Dentistry Pilot Plans for 2026/27
Nita Bull provides an update on the plan to roll out the diabetes and dentistry pilot to the rest of North Central London
South East London LDC AGM 2025
The South East London LDC AGM took place on Monday 24 November. The Board was appointed following the nomination process which ran over the summer:
South West London LDC AGM 2025
If you missed the South West London LDC AGM on 25 November you can read a short summary here.
Camden and Islington LDC AGM 2025
You can read about the Camden and Islington LDC AGM here and download the full report from the LDC.
North West London LDC AGM 2025
If you missed the NWL LDC AGM you can read about it here and download the full report.