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
Improving oral health in Southwark
Oral health in Southwark’s 5-year-olds Southwark is a borough in south east London. In the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) for England: oral health survey
Message from NWL ICB
My name is Javina Sehgal and I am the Executive Director of Primary Care for the Northwest London Integrated Care Board. I would like to
Your Voice Matters Poll Results
In our October newsletters we asked for your feedback on the dental contract uplift. The results are in!
Improving Oral Health Access for Asylum Seekers in NCL: Project Highlights
The North Central London (NCL) Dental and Oral Health Project for Asylum Seekers, led by Barnet’s Public Health Migrant Health Team, aimed to improve oral health education and access to dental care for asylum seekers living in contingency hotels.
Meeting with Brent ICP
Read about the recent meeting with the Brent Integrated Care Partnership here.
SEL Open Meeting
If you missed the South East London LDC Open Meeting you can read a short update here.