GDC
November 2026
General Dental Council tightens implant training standards
New CPD requirements for implant dentistry take effect in January, with mandatory training in CBCT interpretation and nerve-mapping.
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What's changing in dental negligence law.
Quiet, considered updates from the courts, regulators and health service.
Case law
October 2026
Court of Appeal clarifies consent in cosmetic dentistry
A ruling reinforcing the Montgomery consent standard as it applies to elective cosmetic procedures, including veneers and clear-aligner treatment.
NHS
September 2026
NHS England publishes new referral pathway for oral cancer
Two-week wait referrals for suspicious oral lesions are strengthened, with new triage guidance for primary-care dentists.
Regulation
August 2026
Indemnity requirements for body-corporate practices
Clarification from the CQC on indemnity responsibilities where associates leave a practice mid-treatment.
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