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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC’s acting ‘unlawfully’…
Dentistry
GDC acted ‘unlawfully’ using undercover operations
The General Dental Council (GDC) acted unlawfully by using undercover operations without reasonable justification. The dental regulator has admitted to…
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Chairsyde announces partnership with Dental Protection
Dental Protection is announcing an exciting new partnership with Chairsyde – a system to help dental professionals consult with patients…
Dentistry
Funding cuts could deny dental care to thousands, says MP
Funding cuts could deprive thousands of dental care, an MP has argued in a fresh bid to protect NHS services. …
Dentistry
Government pledge to modernise GDC in response to COVID-19
The government has committed to transforming laws related to professional regulators – including the GDC. Kicking off a consultation earlier…
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… Mouthwash can kill…
Dentistry
Two in five dentists fear GDC investigations amidst COVID-19 pandemic
An increasing number of dentists say they fear a regulatory investigation from the GDC following dental decisions made during the…
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… One third of…
Dentistry
One third of dentists experienced abuse from patients during pandemic
Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the…
Dentistry
Online Dentistry Show: Raj Rattan – dentolegal hot topics
Coming this September, the Online Dentistry Show is putting on the very first virtual exhibition in UK dentistry with support…
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… Dentists handed pay…
Dentistry
Calls for GDC leniency as 33% of dentists say regulatory fears affect mental wellbeing
One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection…
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… ‘The hardest week…
Dentistry
Dental Protection offers support if unable to wear a fit-tested mask
Dental Protection is still offering its membership and assistance if clinicians are unable to wear a fit-tested mask. After the…
Dentistry
One in two dental professionals say finances are biggest concern, survey reveals
More than one in two (53%) dental professionals said financial worries were having the biggest impact on their mental health…
Dentistry
Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members
All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed.…
Dentistry
Seeing the light in the dark
Nigel Jones on finding the real optimism about the future for UK dentistry. The recent report by Dental Protection, Breaking…
Dentistry
GDC launches changes in fitness to practise process
The General Dental Council (GDC) is launching a nine-month pilot changing its fitness to practise ‘Rule 4’ process. Rule 4…
Dentistry
Burnout causing half of dentists to consider leaving dentistry
Half of dentists (50%) have considered leaving dentistry for reasons of personal wellbeing, according to a Dental Protection survey. In…
Dentistry