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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DLA Members Urged to Respond to MHRA Fee Consultation
DLA members are reminded to refer to the email circulated to the membership on 20 August 2026, which highlighted the importance of responding to the MHRA’s consultation on statutory fees. The consultation includes a proposal to increase the annual medical devices post-market surveillance (PMS) registration fee from £300 to £511 per chargeable GMDN Level 2
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GDC CPD Statement deadline reminder – 28th August 2026
Your annual CPD statement needs to be submitted to the GDC by 28 August 2026. What You Need to Do: Calculate the total number of verifiable CPD hours completed between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026. Log in to your MyGDC account to edit and submit your statement. When Submitting Your Statement, You Must Confirm: The number of CPD hours completed this year (you
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