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
Secretary of State for Health on NHS Dentistry
Wes Streeting was questioned about NHS dentistry at the Health and Social Care Committee on 14 July 2025.
Breastfeeding Guidance
A reminder about the breastfeeding and bottle feeding guidance in Delivering Better Oral Health.
Health Select Committee on Dentistry
Missed the Health Select Committee session on NHS Dentistry? Read our short summary and watch the recording here.
Freedom to Speak Up South East London
Freedom to Speak Up is now available in South East London through the Training Hub.
NCL Valued Awards 2025
NCL Training Hub is delighted to announce that The NCL Valued Awards are back for 2025! Following the success of last year’s event, all primary
NHS 10 Year Plan, what does it mean for NHS Dentistry?
What does the 10 Year Plan say about dentistry and what does it really mean? Read on…
