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News articles

England: New Patient Premium audit - Clarification of declaration

The NHS BSA has now issued a clarification of the declaration form providers are asked to submit in relation to the New Patient Premium (NPP) audit.

Immigration rules change will deepen access crisis

Proposed changes to immigration rules will have a direct impact on patient access to care UK-wide, hitting key members of the dental team, and the future pipeline of dentists.

Northern Ireland: Minister responds on GDS concerns

Further information relating to ‘General Dental Services investment 2025-26’ have been outlined by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.

Private practice: Being sensitive to “an increasingly volatile environment”

Mutual support and networks are a great help in understanding the current climate.

Medicines recall: Erythromycin 250mg tablets

Outdated leaflet prompts Class 4 defect alert for one batch of Erythromycin 250mg tablets.

England: Modest improvements, not the final destination

We have negotiated with Government on further small scale, positive changes to the discredited NHS dental contract. Learn about the measures going out to consultation in a free webinar.

England: Contractors required to complete the NPP payment audit

NHS England is asking contractors to audit a sample of 20-30 patients where a New Patient Premium (NPP) was received to confirm that the patient was ‘new’ under the scheme.

Former BDA President Roz McMullan awarded OBE

Huge congratulations to Roz McMullan who has been awarded an OBE, and Linda Greenwall, appointed an MBE, in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025.

Renew your DCP registration by the end of July

The annual renewals process is open until 31 July.

Introducing the National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence Year 1 (DCT1)

Information on certification processes for applicants with relevant experience and/or training.

Getting involved: Giving associates a strong voice in the BDA

Contractual issues and rights and freedoms were discussed at the latest GDPC Associates Sub-committee meeting.

LDC Conference 2025: Time to give reform some welly

GDPC Chair Shiv Pabary addresses LDC Conference on the future of the NHS contract.

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Blog posts

Name change to resident dentists

Ashwini Mohan and Urszula Uryszek, Resident dentists on our Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services, on why 'resident dentists' is a more fitting title than 'hospital dental trainees'.

My story as a forced migrant dentist from Ukraine

Mariya Dolhova, Paediatric Dentist, describes her experience as a forced migrant registering with the GDC and working as a dentist in the UK.

Beyond the UDA: Where NHS dentistry goes next

GDPC Chair, Shiv Pabary, on what you need to know about the proposals developed by the GDPC following your feedback.

Boosting our resilience at the annual LDC conference

Malaaika Al-Koky shares insights from the Local Dental Committee event, exploring how to balance high achievement with personal wellbeing.

Northern Ireland: Navigating dental tourism

Paul Brennan, Chair of Northern Ireland Council, on why dentists need clarity on their responsibilities after patients have treatment abroad.

Wales: RIP to the family dentist

Dr Russell Gidney explores how a leap in the dark could risk ending not only continuity of care, but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.

What life has been like converting to private practice

Rachele Crozier, Chair of Western LDC and member of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee on how gradually phasing in private work has been a manageable way to make the change.

Scotland: “Reform needs to continue”

The message from Scottish dentists is clear: Payment reform isn’t a final destination, and the NI hike risks undoing progress.

Breaking down barriers: How your dental practice can become more accessible for all patients

Kirsty Reynolds, Community Dental Officer, and Dr Beverley McClung, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry at Manx Care’s Community Dental Service share how intelligent refurbishment can make the world of difference to disabled people.

Life as a Vocational Dental Practitioner: My experience and tips

We interviewed Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) Ben in South East Scotland to find out more about his experience in Vocational Training, and get his tips for new graduates about to go into it this year.

How can we make urgent care work for practices and patients?

GDPC Member Mark Green explains how flexible commissioning yields immediate benefits as a stop gap, but what we really need now is urgent reform of the dental contract.

Can we fix NHS dentistry?

We had the right diagnosis for a generation. Help us write the prescription.

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