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

Hammersmith and Fulham Infographic
An infographic showing information about NHS dentistry in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Wandsworth Infographic
An infographic showing some topline information about NHS dentistry in Wandsworth.

Greenwich Infographic
An infographic with some basic information about NHS dentistry in Greenwich.

Camden and Islington LDC Open Meeting
If you missed the last Camden and Islington LDC meeting where Nita Bull updated members on the upcoming diabetes and dentistry pilot you can find a brief update here.