Denis Toppin

Biography

Dentist Denis Toppin, a returning Registrant member to the Council of the GDC, was born in Glasgow were he returned to study and work.

He qualified as a dentist in 1977 from the University of Glasgow and has been working in general dental practice ever since.

Denis developed an interest in dental education through his involvement in Dental Vocational Training as a Vocational Training Trainer, Adviser and Regional Adviser,  and through teaching undergraduate dental students clinical practice in restorative dentistry.  He also teaches on numerous postgraduate courses.  He holds a Masters degree in Education.  He was a member of the Scottish Dental Practice Board for the maximum six year period. He currently holds a part-time post of Assistant Director of Postgraduate General Dental Practice Education with NHS Education for Scotland.

Lecture Synopsis - Revalidation

Revalidation is going to affect every dentist and DCP. This presentation will outline the GDC’s current proposals for revalidation. It will cover the work we have completed so far, reporting back on the feasibility study we have completed for stage 1. It will outline our plans for the work we need to complete to finish developing our proposals. Come along and learn more about our proposals and how you can contribute to the development of revalidation.