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GDC call to action – check the small print on your indemnity cover
The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after…
Dentistry
Illegal tooth whitening industry driven by single adults
The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of…
Aesthetic dentistry
GDC reserves reach £12.1 million
The GDC’s reserves have almost reached four months operating costs, when it promised it would reduce the ARF. In its Annual…
Dentistry
Dental regulators told to focus on quality improvement
Dental regulators encouraged to put quality improvement at the heart of their work by the RDSPB. In its new report,…
Dentistry
What will happen to dentistry now the Government goes back to work?
An end to austerity won’t necessarily mean the Government will reverse the 35% fall in net income suffered by GDPs, Michael…
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GDC responds to failure to reform healthcare regulation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded after the Government looks like it might fail to fulfil its pledge to reform…
Dentistry
Mastering marketing your practice
With dental practices increasingly relying upon a wide range of media and marketing techniques to promote themselves, David Lauder explains…
Dentistry
Dealing with a direct approach from the media
Debbie Herbst explores the impact of both off and online media channels. At the DDU, we frequently assist members who…
Dentistry
ECPD launched by the General Dental Council
Enhanced continuous professional development (ECPD) has been launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC). ECPD will involve introducing a…
Dentistry
Lost in translation
The GDC’s intentions are sound, even if they do get lost in business jargon, says Kevin Lewis. Some years ago…
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The role of the dental nurse
Only when NHS England pays nurses directly will you get a nurse-led clinic, Michael Watson says. At the British Dental Association…
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Directors’ box
The GDC should be holding dental corporates to account the same way it does for individual practice owners, Kevin Lewis…
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BDA is missing the point
The BDA is missing the point of Shifting the balance if it thinks the GDC should refocus on fixing the fitness to…
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Complaints are a hot topic
John Makin offers advice on the complaints handling process. Last year, the DDU’s dentolegal advice line received more than 2,500…
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BDA tells GDC to focus on fixing fitness to practise process
The British Dental Association (BDA) has told the General Dental Council (GDC) to focus on fixing its fitness to practise processes.…
Dentistry
A closer look at Shifting the balance – part two
In part two of his article, Kevin Lewis looks at reflections, illuminations and tales of the unexpected from the GDC’s…
Dentistry
Beware of mistakes that could threaten your career
A mistake which casts doubt on your honesty and integrity can attract attention from the GDC, says John Makin. At…
Young Dentist
Sleight of hand
The government is grossly misleading patients over who bears the cost of NHS dental treatments, believes Kevin Lewis. The fact…
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Thinking of recording dental consultations?
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, explores the increase in recorded consultations and how these can benefit both patient…
Dentistry