Paid attention to the dental news? – 8 July 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…

GDC fails to provide number of dentists erased for charging ‘top up’ fees

GDC fails to provide number of dentists erased for providing 'top up' fees

The GDC has failed to meet its legal requirement to provide the number of dentists who have been erased for providing ‘top up’ fees in recent years.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk requested that the GDC provide information on the number of dental professionals who have been erased or suspended for charges including ‘top up’ fees to patients since 1 April 2006.

However, the GDC failed to provide the information requested within the legal time limit of 20 working days.

The request was made following the High Court ruling that NHS regulations do not forbid ‘top-up’ fees after the GDC struck off a dentist.

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Celebrating 75 years of NHS dentistry

As we mark 75 years of the NHS, Ben Atkins explains why some hard work will guarantee a bright future for NHS dentistry.

Has the GDC made a monumental oversight?

The dental profession has called on the GDC to provide 'robust assurances' after it admitted to acting unlawfully

In light of the GDC versus Williams case, Neel Kothari argues why the profession needs to properly scrutinise its regulatory obligations.

Dental profession slams Rishi Sunak after he forgets name for dental therapists

The Prime Minister forgot the name for dental therapists last week after suggesting they take up more dental work to relieve NHS dentistry access issues.

‘It’s good to give back’ – the dentist helping to tackle NHS dental waiting lists

Clinical director Prakash Promod opens up about his experience working within the NHS and his passion for tackling dental waiting lists.

Is social media damaging in dentistry?

Kunal Rai discusses the use of social media in the dental profession, including both advantages and disadvantages, and how to use it effectively.

Kunal Rai discusses the use of social media in the dental profession, its pros and cons, and how to use it effectively.

The Dentistry Awards 2023 – submit your entry now!

With entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards now open, here's everything you need to know to compile and submit your entry.

With entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards now open, here’s everything you need to know to submit your entry.

Dentistry Webinars

We have so many webinars available On Demand – don’t forget to check them out.

Have a great weekend!

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