2025, issue 30

GDC guidance on reporting matters: what you need to know

Leo Briggs deputy head of the DDU
ByLeo Briggs
Published21 April 2025
New GDC guidance updates the reporting requirements for dental professionals. We explain what's changed, and what effect it might have on your practice.

The GDC has expanded on the types of behaviours and actions that should be reported...to include those affecting public confidence in the dental profession.

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Failing to report an issue when it meets the necessary criteria can be seen as unprofessional conduct in itself, with potential regulatory consequences.

This page was correct at publication on 21/04/2025. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Leo Briggs
Deputy head of the DDU

Leo Briggs qualified from University College Hospital, London, in 1989. He has worked extensively in the community dental service including a brief period overseas. He has also worked in general dental practice. Leo gained a masters degree in periodontology from the Eastman in 1995 and is on the GDC specialist register for periodontics. From 1995-2017 he provided specialist periodontal treatment in both the salaried dental services and private practice. He started working for the DDU in 2005. Between 2007 and 2009 he worked part time at the DDU and part time as a clinical tutor at the School for Professionals Complementary to Dentistry in Portsmouth. In 2009 Leo went full time with the DDU. In January 2016 he became deputy head of the DDU.

GDC guidance on reporting matters: what you need to know