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‘Blow to profession’: GDC says there are ‘limits’ on changes to ARF payments in light of coronavirus

The GDC has there are ‘very real limits’ on its ability to be flexible over ARF payments in light of…

Dentistry

GDC encourages remote CPD during coronavirus lockdown

The General Dental Council (GDC) has relaxed expectations following the announcement of a UK lockdown. Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… General public tells…

Dentistry

GDC registration application fees introduced from 2020

GDC registration application fees are being introduced for unregistered dental professionals from 1 January 2020. Accordingly, these new fees will…

Dentistry

GDC opens annual renewal period for dental register

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period to appear on the dental register. To renew registration,…

Dentistry

GDC reduces Annual Retention Fee

Following a consultation, the General Dental Council has today announced a reduction of the Annual Retention Fee  As a consequence…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Who is left…

Dentistry

GDC closes consultation after receiving 79 responses

The General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) consultation on its plans over the next three years is now closed. Results from the…

Dentistry

Healthcare regulators encourage reflective practice

Healthcare regulators have joined forces to highlight the benefits of reflective practice among professionals in the healthcare sector. A joint…

Dentistry

Matthew Hill set to leave the GDC

Matthew Hill, executive director, strategy, will be leaving the General Dental Council (GDC) in August 2019. Being in the role…

Dentistry

Third of GDC warnings relate to personal conduct

A third (29%) of warnings issued by the GDC in the last five years relate to personal conduct matters. Of…

Dentistry

GDC proposes decrease in ARF for dentists but increase for dental care professionals

The GDC is proposing decreasing the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for dentists, with a small increase for dental care professionals. Launched in its…

Dentistry

GDC gives update on its progress over the last year

The General Dental Council is publishing its document Moving Upstream, providing an update on progress made over the past year. It was launched on…

Dentistry

BDA say ‘lack of transparency and accountability dog GDC fee plan’

The BDA has given its view following the recent GDC fee plan announcement The BDA has expressed its concern about…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentistry to take…

Dentistry

It’s time for the GDC to stop making excuse after excuse after excuse

In his first blog for fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk, Dominic O’Hooley calls for real leadership from the General Dental Council. What do years…

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The ARF explained

After the GDC announced its ARF for 2019, Seb Evans went to speak to Ian Brack to understand why the…

Dentistry

Race to the bottom

Stick to the truth when describing your skillset, don’t join the growing number who make themselves out to be celebrities,…

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Absolute trust

Michael Watson explains why the Gordon Pate case and the role of the GDC is so important. One hundred and…

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