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Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours
As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…
Dentistry
Dental technicians call for ‘pragmatic’ approach to regulation
We hear from members of the dental technology profession about why they are supporting Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign. Dentistry believes…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Introducing Dentistry’s…
Dentistry
Introducing Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign
At such a crucial time in dentistry, Dentistry is calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals…
Dentistry
Are excessive regulations endangering the public?
This month, Neel Kothari discusses the ‘ridiculousness’ of daily audits and needless regulations, and why they do more harm than…
Columnists
ARF for 2024 to be reduced, GDC announces
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2024 will see a reduction…
Dentistry
GDC chief executive Ian Brack to step down
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced the departure of Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar. Following nearly eight…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals
Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals, and how the very nature of dentistry and its…
Columnists
Dentist suspended after making ‘sexually motivated’ comment to elderly patient
A dentist has been suspended for 12 months after making ‘sexually motivated’ comments to an elderly patient. In 2020, reports…
Dentistry
Your social media activity could sabotage your dental career
Your virtual life may feel distinct from your day-to-day practice – but you are accountable to the regulator for your…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 23 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Uchenna Okoye:…
Dentistry
Dentist slams GDC decision to suspend dental nurse for ‘divisive’ posts
‘It is time for a dose of realism and a return to common sense’ – a dentist has criticised the…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 16 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
Dental nurse suspended for sharing ‘inappropriate and racially motivated’ posts on Facebook
A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial…
Dentistry
Grievances in dentistry – how to effectively avoid escalation
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Vicky Kitney, lead business partner at Peninsula Business Services,…
Dentistry
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC launches…
Dentistry
GDC launches pilot to ‘improve timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a pilot to ‘improve proportionality and timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes. Announced…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 August 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry…
Dentistry