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A closer look at Shifting the balance
Kevin Lewis takes the opportunity to look more closely at the issues raised in the General Dental Council’s discussion document,…
Dentistry
The fundamental pillars of dentistry
John Makin reflects on the GDC’s latest plans for reform. Few would disagree with the stated aim in the GDC’s…
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GDC explains why it is Shifting the balance
With Ian Brack almost finishing his first year as chief executive of the GDC, Seb Evans went to speak to…
Dentistry
CPD rebooted
A new look at CPD is a welcome sign for dental professionals, says Kevin Lewis. We have entered the final…
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GDC’s dental education review reveals mixed results
The GDC’s latest review of dental education has revealed that some education providers are finding it difficult to meet requirements of the…
Dentistry
More than half of dentists would prefer one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Would a super-watchdog regulator really benefit dentistry, Seb Evans questions. With Jeremy Hunt considering combining all nine health regulators into…
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Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses
Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…
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Compliance and business success
Philip Newsome and Pat Langley ask if the increasing burden of compliance is a pain, or an opportunity? There is…
Private Practice
GDC looking for dental professionals to join the council
The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking for two dental professionals to join its council. The two dental professionals will…
Dentistry
GDC responds to claims its investigations are causing ‘serious health problems’
The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals.…
Dentistry
GDC investigations leading to serious health problems
GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey…
Dentistry
Simply sceptical
Alun Rees has doubts about Denplan’s rebranding to Simplyhealth. The origins of branding come from the custom of using physical…
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BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation
The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers…
Dentistry
Bill Moyes reappointed as General Dental Council chair
Bill Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by its Privy Council. His appointment as chair…
Dentistry
Shifting the balance
Jonathan Green says the General Dental Council’s refocused approach to fitness to practise is better for patients and fairer for…
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Turning a corner
Kevin Lewis takes a closer looks at the GDC’s Shifting the balance: a better, fairer system of dental regulation. As…
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Fewer regulators – better regulation?
Michael Watson questions whether joining all nine health regulators into one super regulator would be good for dentistry. If we…
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Jeremy Hunt to consider creating one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Jeremy Hunt is considering merging all nine health regulatory bodies into one ‘super-watchdog’, new reports have claimed. The Health Secretary…
Dentistry
‘Friendly’ fire
Too many complaints about dental colleagues are going straight through to the GDC, John Makin says. When I was a…
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