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One rule for one…
The NHS is telling dentists to offer all necessary treatments to patients, but not offering the funding for these services,…
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GDC launches plans for ‘better’ regulation
The GDC today launched its discussion document, Shifting the balance, setting out its plans over the next three years. The proposals will shift…
Dentistry
The art of communication
Priya Sharma says that being skilful at the art of communication will allow for an increase in patient satisfaction and…
Dentistry
GDC asks for ‘consistent approach’ to complaints handling
The General Dental Council (GDC) has said that it wants to deliver a ‘consistent approach’ to its handling of complaints. The…
Dentistry
The worst example of wasteful spending in dentistry?
Is the £108,066 spent on legal fees for the Desmond D’Mello case really a good use of registrants money, Neel Kothari…
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UK’s legal position on tooth whitening backed
FEDCAR has backed the UK’s legal position on tooth whitening, encouraging it to be the standard approach across Europe. The…
Aesthetic dentistry
GDC launching plans to ‘make regulation better’
The GDC has announced it will publish plans to make regulation better for patients and fairer for dental professionals. It plans…
Dentistry
Was it something they said?
Kevin Lewis runs through some soundbites from 2016. What kind of a year was that, then? In a year that…
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Are corporate bodies good for dentistry?
After Bupa agreed to acquire Oasis Dental Care recently, Michael Watson questions whether corporates will be good for dentistry. Last…
Dentistry
GDC showing improvements in its performance
The General Dental Council (GDC) has improved its performance over the last year after ‘significant efforts’. That’s according to the latest…
Dentistry
Dentists reminded to renew their GDC registration
The General Dental Council is reminding all dentists to renew their registration before midnight 31 December 2016. Renewals can be…
Dentistry
A ‘seismic shift’ in the way the GDC regulates dentistry
Michael Watson reports on how the new case examiners introduced at the GDC could affect the way it regulates dentistry.…
Dentistry
DDU welcomes introduction of case examiners
The DDU welcomes news the GDC has introduced case examiners to improve the efficiency of the fitness to practise process.…
Dentistry
GDC introduces case examiners
The GDC has introduced case examiners to carry out decision making functions currently performed by the investigating committee. The case…
Dentistry
GDC updates guidance for students on professionalism and patient safety
The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its guidance to help students better understand their role in patient safety. Entitled…
Young Dentist
Regulators respond to Dentistry’s UDA concerns
Over a month ago, Dentistry magazine sent an open letter to the regulators of NHS dentistry in England and Wales expressing…
Dentistry
Balancing act
The GDC needs to toe the line if it is to fulfil its aims and stay within its remit, Kevin…
Dentistry
GDC launches new scheme to encourage local resolution
The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a new process of dealing with complaints, encouraging local resolution. Following a pilot…
Dentistry
Profession calls for more positive messages about NHS dentistry
NHS dentistry should be conveyed more positively in the national press, according to the latest NHS Confidence Monitor survey results. Dental professionals…
Dentistry