Local Dental Committee

LDC Commissioning Guides

Local Dental Committee guides are informative documents that serve as a roadmap for LDCs and dental professionals regarding the commissioning of dental services. These guides offer detailed insights into the processes and best practices for planning, implementing, and overseeing dental services within a specified area.

They typically encompass topics like the identification of local oral health needs, engagement with stakeholders, budget management, service specifications, and the monitoring and evaluation of service quality. Additionally, commissioning guides often include templates for contracts, advice on meeting regulatory requirements, and strategies to ensure that commissioned services deliver value for money and align with national health outcomes.

The guides are designed to support LDCs in their role as intermediaries between dental professionals and the NHS or other commissioning bodies, ensuring that the voices of dental practitioners are heard in the commissioning process and that services provided meet the community’s needs. By following these guides, LDCs can help to improve the delivery of dental services and contribute to the overall oral health strategy in their region.