Dental board to improve regulatory model

The Future of Dental Regulation is the culmination of a one year programme carried out by the RDSPB. It outlines seven key areas of improvement and agreed actions that will make dental regulation more coherent, streamlined and effective.

The RDSPB was established in September, 2014, to bring together the key organisations with a role and responsibility for setting, managing and regulating dental care in England.

The board is made up of representatives from the General Dental Council, NHS England, The Department of Health, the Care Quality Commission, NHS Business Services Authority and Healthwatch England. It is chaired by CQC Deputy Chief Inspector of General Practice and Dentistry, Janet Williamson, and supported by CQC National Professional Dental Advisor John Milne.  

Over the last twelve months, the board has focused on how to reduce the burden of regulation in dentistry, while still providing the protection that the public must receive. It consulted widely with stakeholders, particularly with the dental profession and patient representatives.