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New set of universal principles of good complaint handling
Leaders from across the dental sector join forces to launch universal principles of good complaint handling Twenty-eight organisations from across the…
Dentistry
Little and large
Sometimes bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to corporates, Kevin Lewis argues that size does matter. The phrase ‘too…
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Handling a GDC complaint
Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large It’s the…
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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Disillusionment sets in early for young dentists
Older members of the dental profession should do more to protect young graduates entering dentistry, Michael Watson says. Last week…
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Seven years in: the evolution and impact of the CQC
Nigel Jones and John Milne discuss the effect the Care Quality Commission has had on the profession and how the…
Dentistry
The dangers of closed social media groups
Eric Easson explains the pitfalls of posting on private social media groups. Social media groups and forums can often be a…
Dentistry
Maybe it’s time to consider ‘followership’
Maybe it’s time for leaders to encourage followers to consider the ways they can and should work, Alun Rees says. One of…
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Who’s your superhero?
Not all heroes wear capes, Shaz Memon reminds us. There has been a lot in the press about superheroes over…
Dentistry
Are you GDC compliant?
As we all know, the GDC deadline for completing your recommended CPD hours is in under a week’s time. Don’t panic! We…
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… GDC warns more…
Dentistry
GDC warns more than 2,000 DCPs about outstanding CPD with a week until deadline
More than 2,000 dental care professionals have not submitted their CPD statement with one week to go, the GDC claims.…
Dentistry
The ARF explained
After the GDC announced its ARF for 2019, Seb Evans went to speak to Ian Brack to understand why the…
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… GDC raises concerns…
Dentistry
It will end in tiers
NHS England’s plans to introduce tier two dentists will devalue GDPs’ status, Kevin Lewis argues. There are several ways to…
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GDC raises concerns for thousands of DCPs at risk of removal from register
The GDC is reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) they must submit CPD statements by the 28 August 2018. The dental…
Dentistry
Pate – professionalism, the ‘normalisation’ of hate speech and the complicity of those who shout loudest online
Khalid Anis explains why the GDC is absolutely right to find Pate’s fitness to practise impaired, and the disturbing reaction since the…
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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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