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Coming of age
Kevin Lewis explains why a royal college is so important for dentistry as FGDP looks to become independent. The year…
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GDC launches ECPD for dentists
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched its new model of continuing professional development (CPD) for dentists. Enhanced CPD (ECPD)…
Dentistry
Stop snarling and work together
It’s time for the BDA to see the change the GDC is making, Eddie Scher says. It’s no secret that…
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Shifting the balance: consultation responses and next steps
The GDC has published Shifting the balance: The GDC’s response to your views and next steps today. This comes after the General Dental Council…
Dentistry
Don’t be unwrapped by patient gifts
As Christmas approaches, many dental professionals may be given gifts from appreciative patients. David Lauder reviews the rules on accepting…
Dentistry
Fair treatment of complaints rejected by the GDC
John Makin says there needs to be fairer treatment of complaints not investigated by the GDC. Readers of my previous…
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Standards for implant dentistry get an update
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has announced it will be updating its standards on implant dentistry. Led by…
Implant dentistry
Merging healthcare regulators ‘not a silver bullet’
The BDA has claimed a merger of all healthcare regulators might not be the ‘silver bullet’ many expect. The government…
Dentistry
GDC meeting PSA standards
The General Dental Council has been found to be meeting 23 of the Professional Standards Authority’s 24 standards for regulation.…
Dentistry
Over 8 million Brits admit using an illegal tooth whitener
Almost half (45%) of UK adults who whiten their teeth use an illegal provider, new research has shown. The research, carried out…
Aesthetic dentistry
GDC appoints clinical dental advisers to FtP team
The GDC has appointed four new clinical dental advisers and a senior dental adviser to join its fitness to practise…
Dentistry
GDC keeps its ARF the most expensive of all UK health regulators
The General Dental Council (GDC) has chosen to keep the annual retention fee (ARF) unchanged, at £890 for dentists. The…
Dentistry
How are case examiners doing?
Oliver Carr reviews the first six months since case examiners were introduced. Last year, the General Dental Council (GDC) made…
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GDC’s response
The General Dental Council responds to Eddie Scher’s tough questions. The GDC’s role is to protect patients and help to…
Dentistry
GDC: I’m calling your bluff
Eddie Scher challenges the GDC to answer his tough questions on dental regulation and start living up to its promises…
Dentistry
What do GDC prosecutions mean for employers and NHS contracts?
If a dentist is prosecuted by the GDC, what does it mean for employers and NHS contracts, Michael Watson questions.…
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Dentists warned not to purchase counterfeit dental equipment
The General Dental Council (GDC) and the BDIA are warning dentists not to purchase counterfeit dental devices. These warnings come…
Dentistry
Buy cheap, buy twice
Michael Watson comments on the latest dentist to be caught purchasing counterfeit dental devices. Buy it ‘as long as it’s…
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The beginning of a better system
Ian Brack highlights the changes to CPD that will come into force in 2018. The General Dental Council has, for…
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