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GDC versus Williams: regulator says ‘no further action required’ on past cases
The General Dental Council (GDC) has said ‘no further action is required’ after reviewing past cases in light of the…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 April 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Are dental…
Dentistry
General Dental Council announces its new CEO
Tom Whiting has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the General Dental Council (GDC), it has been announced.…
Dentistry
CDT scope of practice review ‘in the interest of public health’, association says
The Clinical Dental Technician Association UK (CDTA UK) responds to Andrew Barr’s article on why he is against a scope…
Dentistry
Work underway to report cause of death during active FtP cases, says GDC
The GDC has provided an update to address recent concerns about the level of detail that is put into the…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 23 March 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Coroner calls…
Dentistry
Coroner calls on GDC to take action to prevent future deaths in dentistry
A coroner has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to take action to prevent future deaths in the profession…
Dentistry
Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows
Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours…
Dentistry
Clinical dental technicians call for scope of practice review
The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical…
Dentistry
GDC announces new rules for overseas registration
From this month, new rules for the registration of internationally-qualified dentists and dental professionals will come into force. The new…
Dentistry
Overseas registration changes will not relieve NHS dental pressures – but dental therapists could
Linzy Baker shares her concerns over the proposed changes to overseas registration and highlights the benefits of utilising dental therapists…
Dentistry
Overseas dentists could practise without passing ORE: the profession reacts
‘A terrible idea’: We hear thoughts from the dental profession on the recent news that the overseas registration exam process…
Dentistry
Change needed to rehabilitate the GDC’s reputation, says dental therapist
Jenna Buttle, a dental therapist based in Kent, explains why the current approach to ARF and CPD deadlines compromises patient…
Dentistry
International dentists could practise without passing overseas registration exam
Plans to allow dentists from abroad to work in the UK without taking the overseas registration exam (ORE) are being…
Dentistry
Has dental nurses’ registration been a success?
The introduction of GDC registration for dental nurses was intended to acknowledge their value and increase their professional status –…
Columnists
Dental nurse erased from register for falsifying CPD certificates
A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the…
Dental Nursing
Stop punishing dentists for technical payment errors, says BAPD
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) details why the GDC needs to stop blaming current legislation for its lack…
Dentistry
Why the GDC needs a better system with more compassion
Dr Nikki Choong explains why she is supporting the Saving Grace campaign and how a change to regulation could make…
Dentistry
Remote GDC hearings – registrants ‘have the right to see accuser face-to-face’
The GDC’s proposal to default to remote hearings ‘could potentially compromise fairness’, according to an indemnity provider. The MMDUS has…
Dentistry