Saving Grace

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

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

‘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

‘Life can be unpredictable’ – dental therapist calls for GDC changes

Dental therapist Ibrahim Numan discusses why change to GDC regulation is needed to protect the profession and prevent unnecessary registration…

Dentistry

‘Do I find work outside of dentistry?’ – dentist reveals 10-week wait to be reinstated on register

‘It’s important that we make more efforts to humanise dentistry’ – after just missing the ARF payment deadline in 2022,…

Dentistry

‘Treated like a number, not a person’ – dental nurse calls for compassionate approach to CPD

‘The looming uncertainty created immense stress for me’ – we hear from a dental nurse who explains why they believe…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s 2023 round up

It has been a significant year for UK dentistry – from landmark court judgements, workforce plans and the closing down…

Dentistry

Calls for ‘common sense changes’ to CPD and registration in dentistry

Showing their support for Saving Grace, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Tamsin Thomas, DDU solicitor,…

Dentistry

‘I felt guilty and isolated’ – dentist removed from register for forgetting ARF payment

Dentistry.co.uk speaks to a dentist based in Derbyshire about their own registration troubles and why they believe a mandatory grace…

Dentistry

CPD requirements and regulation – isn’t it time for common sense to prevail?

Speaking as part of the Saving Grace campaign, Pam Swain – of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) –…

Dental Nursing

Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours

As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…

Dentistry

Dental technicians call for ‘pragmatic’ approach to regulation

We hear from members of the dental technology profession about why they are supporting Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign. Dentistry believes…

Dentistry

Introducing Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign

At such a crucial time in dentistry, Dentistry is calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals…

Dentistry