About us
LDC Confederation
We are a membership organisation and a representational trade association for Local Dental Committees in England.
We unify the voice of our members to positively shape NHS dental services by influencing rules, policies and regulations.
Our board
Mike Clarke
Representative director (Chair)
Sushil John
Representative director
Davinderpal Kooner
Representative Director
Jayesh Patel
Representative Director
Hetal Patel
Representative director
Will Newport
Chief Executive
Our values
Unity
We are the voice for member LDCs to speak collectively
We empower member LDCs to work together
We stand together for our professional principles
Integrity
We do what we say we will do
We collaborate effectively with stakeholders
We show candour in all our dealings
Transparency
We have clear structures and processes for member LDCs
We are clearly accountable to member LDCs
We maintain clear and available policy positions
Our vision
We want to see a sustainable, valued and accessible NHS dental service in England
Membership
Our members are Local Dental Committees (LDCs). We unify the voice of our members to positively shape NHS dental services by influencing rules, policies and regulations.
If you are a dentist currently involved in your LDC and you would like to know more about how joining us could benefit your LDC and its work, please contact us.
LDC work
Local Dental Committees engage with local stakeholders to promote the importance of oral health services in local areas. They build their relationships to improve services and develop improved local ways of working.
The LDC Confederation is the collective voice of member LDCs and advocates for improvements to systems and regulations at the national level to help make the ambitions of LDCs a reality at the local level.
National No Smoking Day – Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster
Message from One You Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster this No Smoking Day
Mandated Unscheduled Care Message
On 05 March the London Dental Commissioning Hub sent round further details of the approach taken to unscheduled care in London from April. The message and attachments are available to download here.
Changes to IMOS Referrals in NWL
Important changes are coming to IMOS referrals in north west London.
Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis
Training videos and resources to support head and neck cancer diagnosis and referrals.
Fizz Free February – Southwark
Southwark Council has this message for dentists this Fizz Free February:
April 2026 Contract Changes Video
All the latest information on the contractual changes from April 2026, including a short video update.