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The ARF explained
After the GDC announced its ARF for 2019, Seb Evans went to speak to Ian Brack to understand why the…
Dentistry
GDC reserves reach £12.1 million
The GDC’s reserves have almost reached four months operating costs, when it promised it would reduce the ARF. In its Annual…
Dentistry
Balancing act
The GDC needs to toe the line if it is to fulfil its aims and stay within its remit, Kevin…
Dentistry
ARF reduction ‘is possible’, GDC told
The GDC’s reserves reached £16,869,000 by the end of 2015, equal to 4.5 months operating costs, according to its latest…
Dentistry
GDC splashes out £449,000 on ‘organisational change’ last year
The GDC spent £449,000 on severance packages for 12 members of staff during the period 1 January 2015 to 19…
Dentistry
Questioning the GDC
After she announced her decision to step down as chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Seb Evans questions Evlynne…
Dentistry
Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry
A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…
Dentistry
Whistleblowing at the GDC
Michael Watson reviews the PSA report on the GDC’s handling of a whistleblowing complaint. Shortly before Christmas the Professional Standards Authority…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry says a reduction in the ARF is possible
Evlynne Gilvarry has announced that a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2017 could be possible. In an…
Dentistry
Ian Brack appointed as interim chief executive and registrar at the GDC
Ian Brack has been appointed as interim chief executive and registrar of the General Dental Council (GDC). He will join…
Dentistry
GDC given new powers to streamline investigation of dental complaints
The Department of Health has announced new powers that will enable the GDC to changes its fitness to practise procedures. The new powers,…
Dentistry
Is it the right time for Evlynne Gilvarry to leave?
Few will miss Evlynne Gilvarry after she announced she will step down in January, says Michael Watson. The news that…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry to step down from the GDC in January
Evlynne Gilvarry, chief executive and registrar for the General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to step down from January 2016.…
Dentistry
GDC launches consultation on ARF for 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on the level of its annual retention fee (ARF) for 2016.…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry has insisted the GDC is ‘turning the corner’
The head of the under-fire General Dental Council (GDC) has insisted it is turning the corner and will take the…
Dentistry
‘Trust dentists and let them get on and do their jobs’
Michael Watson reports from the Westminster Health Forum in his latest blog. Once a year I am sent an invitation…
Dentistry
GDC comes under fire from the health select committee
The head of the under-fire General Dental Council (GDC) struck a defiant tone at a Parliamentary inquiry, telling MPs: ‘Our…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry speaks to the dental profession about the GDC’s increase in ARF
Chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Evlynne Gilvarry, explains the increase in ARF. As you will be aware by…
Dentistry