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
What if…
What if there was a huge wave of ambition and positivity to completely upend how healthcare in England was delivered?
Dental Foundation Trainee Talks
George Brown reviews his recent engagement with Dental Foundation Trainees.
Centres for Dental Development
Want to know more about Centres for Dental Development and how they can be used to improve dental provision and care?
Mayor Supports LDC Confederation’s Manifesto
The Mayor of London supported the calls in the LDC Confederation manifesto in response to questions raised at Mayor’s Question Time.
London Election Manifesto
The LDC Confederation today launches its Manifesto ahead of the London Mayoral and GLA elections.
