• New research commissioned by the GDC has found that 94% of patients are confident in the dental treatment they are receiving and 95% are satisfied. In the last 12 months 65% of those asked had visited a dentist and 70% were very or fairly confident that if they needed to make a complaint it would be resolved fairly, whether by the GDC or another appropriate body. Sixty-eight percent are confident that the GDC is an effective regulator.

  • The GDC's next registrant event is being held at the Bristol Marriott Hotel, 2 Lower Castle Street, Bristol on 26 January 2012. Dental professionals from in and around Bristol are invited to come along to find out about how the GDC's work affects them. Attendees will also be able to take part in one of two workshops: one on the review of the GDC's Standards for dental professionals and one on the responsibilities of being a dental professional. Early booking for this free event (with two hours of CPD) is advised at www.gdc-uk.org/GDCcalendar.

  • A similar registrant event will also take place in Northern Ireland on 2 February 2012. Dental professionals in the Derry/Londonderry area are asked to come along to the Waterfoot Hotel in Waterside and book at the website address given above.