It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
GDC ‘wrong and unjust’ in approach to suspension orders, court rules
The GDC has said it will appeal a recent High Court decision that ruled the GDC had acted in a‘wrong and unjust’ manner.
The judgement was made in reference to a case where a dentist was suspended after he was found to have stalked and harassed a woman.
While he accepted the factual findings and the rulings that his fitness to practise was impaired, he launched an appeal regarding the effect of the interaction of suspension orders on the total duration of his suspension.
As a result, the High Court dubbed the GDC’s approach to suspension orders ‘wrong and unjust’.
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‘Treated like a number, not a person’ – dental nurse calls for compassionate approach to CPD
We hear from a dental nurse who explains why they believe a more compassionate approach is needed when it comes to CPD deadlines.
GDC’s failure to meet all standards of good regulation ‘not good enough’
Calls have been made for the GDC to take action to reduce the amount of time taken to process fitness to practise decisions.
Almost half of young people go for low or no-alcohol drinks, survey says
Almost half of young people across the UK are turning down alcohol for low or no-alcohol alternatives, a new survey has said.
Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? – part two
Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk and Laboratory consider the question here.
I’m a qualified dental nurse… what now?
Gemma Forsythe discusses the opportunities for career development as a dental nurse and how to make the right decision for you.
Balancing work and motherhood as a corporate owner
‘The most demanding phase of my life’: Anushika Brogan discusses how to navigate the perfect balance of work and motherhood.
More than 80 dentists claim interest for delayed COVID business interruption payouts
A group of 84 dentists have been awarded more than £380,000 as a result of delayed COVID-19 business interruption payouts.
Digital and Implant Dentistry Show – what’s on at the Vanguard Theatre?
With the 2024 Digital and Implant Dentistry Show on the horizon, here we take a deep dive into the Vanguard Theatre.
Dentistry Webinars
Happy new year! We have some great webinars lined up for you this January – our first is next week:
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