How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days…

Dental nurse removed from register after CPD declaration slip up

A dental nurse has been made unemployed for not declaring her CPD – and is now waiting six to eight months to be restored on the GDC register.

She had met her CPD requirements for every cycle and paid her Annual Retention Fee (ARF) in July last year. But the dental nurse failed to declare her CPD.

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GDC introduces new flexible legislation for overseas registration

GDC introduces new flexible legislation for overseas registration

Changes have been made to the General Dental Council’s (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration.

Has NHS dentistry reached boiling point?

Has NHS dentistry reached boiling point?

Dr Michael Allen shares his thoughts with the profession on the current exodus of dentists who are walking away from the NHS.

‘Dentistry needs lab technicians more than ever’

Lucy Veal talks to Christian Coachman about the importance of embracing digital dentistry and the bright future for dental laboratories.

Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists

Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists

Weekly weight loss jabs that mimic the hormones that help people feel full are to be sold at high street pharmacies in the UK.

Kevin Lewis – NHS dentistry, I wouldn’t start from here…

NHS to private – replace your basket of benefits asap

Maybe NHS dentistry is part of a different NHS that the politicians forgot to tell us (and the public) about, Kevin Lewis wonders.

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Catch up with last week’s dental news here.

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