The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking to appoint dentists, dental care professionals and members of the public (lay) to the roles of Fitness to Practise (FtP) Panel members.

Indemnity can be an intimidating subject, and many dental nurses are unsure what's required of them. Our easy guide gives you all the information you need to make sure you're covered.

What is indemnity?

Have you ever wanted to do more with your qualification? In the first part of our new series on dental charities we look at three organisations that would love to hear from you. As a UK-registered dental nurse you are one of the world’s best-trained dental professionals. 

How to decide which career path to take

I have been a dental nurse for the past eight years, during which time I have been working in a very busy London dental hospital, Eastman Dental Hospital (EDH). For the last three years I have been teaching major CPD updates to dental nurses.

Most of us have suffered from toothache at some point in our lives. It can be debilitating, constant, and excruciating. It is something we would immediately look to address by reaching for pain relief or booking an urgent visit to the dentist. But for many people, this is not possible; 75% of the world’s population do not have access to a dentist.