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ARF can now be paid in instalments, says GDC
Dental teams can pay their annual retention fee (ARF) in instalments this year, it has been announced. The General Dental…
Dentistry
Handling a complaint – the power of an apology
Priya Sharma summarises the best way to face a complaint, while making it a learning experience for the entire dental…
Aesthetic dentistry
Aesthetic Dentistry Expert – dental photography
Launching her new series, the Aesthetic Dentistry Expert, Manrina Rhode covers the dos and don’ts of dental photography. I wanted…
Aesthetic dentistry
Increasing concerns over ‘blue-on-blue’ complaints
The number of blue-on-blue complaints cases is up 10% on previous years, the latest GDC report shows. Here John Makin…
Dentistry
Gaining informed consent before orthodontic treatment
Priya Sharma explains the importance of gaining patient consent when it comes to orthodontic and dental care. Informed consent is…
Orthodontics
When whitening strikes – the legal requirements for tooth whitening
Bitten by the whitening bug. The general public is still worryingly unaware of the legal requirement for tooth whitening to…
Aesthetic dentistry
A post-qualification guide for dental hygienists and therapists
Just graduated as a dental hygienist and therapist? Soha Rashid covers the things you need to know before stepping into…
Dentistry
College of General Dentistry: what it can do for technicians
Nairn Wilson, honorary founding president of the College of General Dentistry, explains what this new organisation is planning for technicians.…
Laboratory
Hundreds of dentists yet to make CPD statement for 2020
More than 1,800 dentists are yet to make their CPD statement, the GDC has revealed. As the CPD deadline approaches,…
Dentistry
Reflecting on 2020
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union, reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult…
Dentistry
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COVID-19 – GDC releases new regulatory advice
Dental regulators have released new advice in the face of the renewed national lockdown. The General Dental Council (GDC) has…
Dentistry
Patients were understanding during COVID-19 pandemic, dentists say
The majority of patients have been understanding about new ways of working within dental practices. This is according to new…
Dentistry
Showcasing professional dental technology
The DTA has created a platform that recognises professional UK dental technology. It underpins the importance of all dental professionals…
Laboratory
Satisfaction ‘significantly lower’ among dental patients of ethnic minority backgrounds
Dental patients from ethnic minority backgrounds have significantly lower levels of satisfaction. This is according to a new report carried…
Dentistry
How do I manage inappropriate patient behaviour?
Debbie Herbst, dentolegal adviser at the DDU, discusses how to manage inappropriate patient behaviour and avoid blurring the lines with…
Young Dentist
Call for ethnic minority healthcare workers in new COVID-19 study
Ethnic minority healthcare staff are being urged take part in the largest research study investigating the risks of COVID-19. In…
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