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

April 2026 Contract Changes Video
All the latest information on the contractual changes from April 2026, including a short video update.

Impact statement: the 10 Year Health Plan for England (dental summary)
DHSC has published an Impact Statement on the NHS 10 Year Plan. Read what it says about NHS dentistry here.

Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
The Government has announced its intention that all those leaving care will have access to free NHS dental care up to their 25th birthday.

Vision working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England
Read about the references to NHS dentistry in the working group reports which underpinned the NHS 10 Year Plan published in July 2025.

Dental Foundation Training Education Supervisors Applications
Details on how to apply to become a Dental Foundation Trainer.

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.