At SGB Consultancy Services we are proud to partner a Local Dental Committee, providing in-depth focus on strategy and business development.
Local Dental Committees (LDCs) are professional bodies that represent and support dentists in their region, primarily those providing NHS services. Their workings revolve around advocacy, policy influence, and professional development.
We play an instrumental role in helping shape the following:
1. Representation and Advocacy:
- Negotiations and Liaison
- Collaborations
2. Professional Support:
- Advisory Role
- Workforce Wellbeing
3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
- Organize CPD events, workshops, and conferences to keep local dentists updated on best practices, innovations, and regulatory changes.
4. Monitoring and Feedback:
- Act as a conduit for dentists to raise concerns or feedback about systemic issues in local dental services.
- Monitor the local provision of dental services to identify gaps and advocate for improvements.
5. Public Engagement and Advocacy:
- Represent the dental profession in discussions about public health policies and oral health campaigns.
- Help educate patients and the public about dental access and preventive care.
6. Financial Management:
- Administer the funds collected via a statutory levy from local dentists, which are used to support activities, events, and operational costs.
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We are committed to supporting Local Dental Committees (LDCs) to meet the challenges and opportunities facing NHS dentistry and the wider health and care system.
If your LDC would like to explore how we can support you — whether through strategic advice, workforce development, transformation planning or operational delivery — we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs.
Please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.
Key Challenges LDCs Address
NHS Contract Reforms:
Advocating for contract adjustments that reflect the complexity and quality of dental care.
Access Issues:
Tackling regional inequalities in patient access to NHS dental services.
Recruitment and Retention:
Supporting initiatives to address workforce shortages in the dental sector.