The General Dental Council (GDC) today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2027 will be £720 for dentists and £111 for dental care professionals (DCPs). The ARF will rise by 3.1%, in line with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) in August 2026. The increase is driven by the year-on-year growth in the number
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Mental Health Matters – Let’s Start the Conversation – Webinar Friday 6 November at 6:30pm
Nightshift is hosting “Not Fine, Actually” on Friday 6 November at 6:30pm – an important webinar exploring burnout, stress, imposter syndrome and the pressures faced within the dental profession. Featuring a dental technician and a mental health counsellor, this honest and open discussion aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, encourage conversations about
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Time and support remain areas for improvement in new GDC fitness to practise research
Experiences of the General Dental Council’s fitness to practise (FtP) process have improved modestly since 2023, but how long cases take and the overall support provided remain the areas most often identified as needing improvement. The GDC today published research drawing on seven rounds of survey data collected between 2023 and 2025 from 570 dental
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GDC publishes 2026 whistleblowing disclosures report
The General Dental Council (GDC) received 138 whistleblowing disclosures between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, a 74% increase on the previous year, according to the 2026 report on whistleblowing disclosures. The GDC said the rise, 59 more disclosures than the previous year, could have been driven by a 26% increase in the overall
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MHRA Consultation on Statutory Fees (2026) – Free Webinar for Stakeholders
We have been notified that the MHRA will be hosting a free webinar to support engagement with the MHRA Consultation on Statutory Fees (2026). During this 60-minute webinar, MHRA speakers will provide an overview of the consultation proposals, explain the rationale behind them, and outline how customers and stakeholders can submit their views. Attendees will
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Win a FREE PLACE on our Zirconia Painting Solutions Course this December and get into the festive spirit early with a trip to Leuven Christmas Market! Achieving highly individualised Zirconia Bridges with GC Painting Solutions with Dirk Galle When: Thursday 3 – Friday 4 December 2026 Where: GC’s Training & Education Centre, Leuven, Belgium
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