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The College is a membership organisation and professional body, open to all Registered members of the dental team (Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Technicians, Clinical Dental Technicians, Orthodontic Therapists and Dental Nurses), and initially comprised members of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).
Dentists in the UK may undertake work under the National Health Service or privately. They may opt for either of these alternatives, or both. A small number of dentists are employed by the NHS but the vast majority are in private practice. UK dentists are regulated by the General Dental Council [1] and the Care Quality Commission. [2]
On 19 November 2009 it announced that membership would be opened to all dental care professionals registered with the General Dental Council or having an interest in primary dental care. Membership of the Association was expanded to include dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, technicians and the dental trade.
The Primary Dental Journal (PDJ) is a quarterly journal formerly published by FGDP (and now by the College of General Dentistry). The Journal was launched on 4 October 2012, and replaced the previous publications 'Primary Dental Care', 'Team in Practice' and 'First-Hand' [1] Each issue focuses on a key topic in primary care dentistry combining research, clinical best practice papers and ...
The General Dental Council (GDC) is an organisation which regulates dental professionals in the United Kingdom. It keeps an up-to-date register of all qualified dentists and other dental care professionals such as: dental hygienists , dental therapists , dental nurses , dental technicians and clinical dental technicians. [ 1 ]
General Dental Council - Regulatory Body; NHS - Public Healthcare Dentistry; British Dental Association; Oral Health Foundation; British Orthodontic Society; Dental Professionals Association; The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) Orthodontic Technicians Association
mydentist is the largest dental provider in the UK, with around 600 practices. [1] mydentist is a trading style of IDH Group Limited, based in Kearsley. [2] Nilesh Pandya is the Chief Executive of mydentist. [3]
Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (such as dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists). Most dentists either work in private practices (primary care), dental hospitals, or (secondary care) institutions (prisons, armed forces bases, etc.).