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
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…
Dental Graduate tie-in Announced as NHS 10 Year Plan Launched
DHSC has today launched the NHS 10 Year Plan. You can read what it means for primary care dentistry here.
Once4London Whittington Trust BME Career Development – applications now OPEN
The Whittington Health NHS Trust BME Career Development Programme for London is funded by Once4London Equity Initiatives, and we are delighted to inform you that the Programme, is now open for applications.
Alcohol Awareness Week and other Resources for Dentists in Islington
Alcohol Awareness Week is 7th to 13th July, Islington Council has provided some useful links and resources for this and other public health measures for dentists and their teams to use.
Harrow Infographic
An infographic showing key information about NHS dentistry in Harrow.
Freedom to Speak Up North West London
The NWL Training Hub is now providing Freedom to Speak Up for all members of the dental team in North West London.
