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
Contract uplift comes into force
The Statement of Financial Entitlement for dental services was released today enforcing the agreed uplift of 4.64%.
Meeting with Barry Gardiner MP
Nikita Vora, NWL LDC Director for Brent, met with Barry Gardiner MP to discuss dentistry.
Camden and Islington Snippets
Short summaries of the latest news from Camden and Islington LDC
North West London Snippets
Short summaries of key meetings that have taken place in your area.
Letter to Minister Kinnock about the uplift
The LDC Confederation has written today to Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock MP to register our disappointment at the 4.64% uplift announced on 08 January.
London Assembly Health Committee Dental Report
The London Assembly Health Committee has published its final report into NHS dentistry in London. The LDC Confederation provided oral evidence in July 2024 and a written submission.
