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
Camden and Islington LDC Infographics 2026
The LDC Confederation has produced these one-page data sheets for Camden and Islington LDC, setting out NHS dental access for adults and children, NHS practices,
South East London LDC Infographics 2026
The LDC Confederation has produced these one-page data sheets for South East London LDC, setting out NHS dental access for adults and children, NHS practices,
South West London LDC Infographics 2026
The LDC Confederation has produced these one-page data sheets for South West London LDC, setting out NHS dental access for adults and children, NHS practices,
North West London LDC Infographics 2026
The LDC Confederation has produced these one-page data sheets for North West London LDC, setting out NHS dental access for adults and children, NHS practices,
Survey of MPs
A recent survey by the LDC Confederation has highlighted just how concerned MPs are about access to NHS dental care. Carried out in early summer
Message from Paul Kohler MP
MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler, shares his thoughts on NHS dentistry in the area.