Annual Retention Fee

Annual Retention Fee increase confirmed for 2026 by GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be increased for both dentists and…

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GDC announces ARF level for 2025

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will remain unchanged for 2025. This…

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‘Feelings of humiliation and panic’ – why the GDC’s approach to deadlines needs to change

We hear from a practice owner who explains why the current approach to ARF deadlines is having an ‘irreversible’ impact…

Dentistry

ARF for 2024 to be reduced, GDC announces

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2024 will see a reduction…

Dentistry

GDC opens consultation on three-year strategic plan

The GDC is requesting public views on its plans for the next three years, which includes an increase of the…

Dentistry

ARF can now be paid in instalments, says GDC

Dental teams can pay their annual retention fee (ARF) in instalments this year, it has been announced.  The General Dental…

Dentistry

GDC reduces Annual Retention Fee

Following a consultation, the General Dental Council has today announced a reduction of the Annual Retention Fee  As a consequence…

Dentistry

Annual renewal for dental care professionals must be completed by 31 July

The annual renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed…

Dentistry

Dentists urged to pay their Annual Retention Fee by the end of the year

Dental Protection urges dentists to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December to the GDC to avoid significant…

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