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
Department of Health and Social Care Pre-Survey information – Message from DHSC
The Department of Health and Social Care has asked us to share this message for all practice owners about their upcoming survey on practice finance.
NHS Dental Charges and Exemptions
Brief information about patient charges and exemptions from 01 April 2025.
Welsh Government: Consultation to reform the GDS Contract
The Welsh Government is consulting on reforms to the NHS GDS contract. What are the key points under consideration?
Public Accounts Committee NHS Dentistry Report
The Public Accounts Committee has today published a damning verdict of the Dental Recovery Plan and the state of NHS Dentistry in general.
NWL Meeting with Harrow MPs
Rita Bagga, LDC Director for Harrow, reflects on two recent meetings with Harrow MPs.
Healthwatch Harrow Meeting
Dipesh Shah reports on his recent meeting with Healthwatch Harrow and plans for future work together.
