What is the LDC and what does it do?

LDCs were set up in 1948, becoming Statutory bodies under the 1977 NHS Act. As such PCTs have to consult with the LDC on matters of local dental interest. We represent any dentist in the county of Norfolk who holds an NHS list number with the PCT. Also we represent PDS practitioners, assistants and deputies provided they have expressed a wish to be represented by the LDC and private practitioners.

The members of the LDC are elected to represent the interests of those dentists listed above both pastorally but also should problems arise in their professional lives they are available for advice and help.
 

The LDC is involved with providing input into several dental committees in Norfolk including
· Professional Executive Committees (PECs) of PCTs
· Oral Health Advisory group
· Clinical Governance within the PCTs
· Patient representative groups
 

LDC members also assist in
· Dental discipline committee (Poor performance) ensuring the dentist involved is supported
· Providing members for DPB appeals
· Advising PCTs over complaints against dentists ensuring the dentists interests are represented positively
· Feed back of grass roots views nationally
 

Personnel within the PCT include
Chairman : Mr. Jason Stokes
Vice Chairman: Mr. Pieter Roos
Secretary: Mr.Nick Stolls
Assistant Secretary: Mr. Nick Lamb
Treasurer: Mr. Maurice Healy
GDPC rep: Mr. Jason Stokes

Meetings are held on the third Monday of January, March, May, September, November. Meetings are open to any represented dentist to attend and observe.
If any dentist has an issue they feel needs resolving in the county, then the LDC might be able to assist you.