It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
GDC versus Williams – the profession reacts
Last week, the High Court found that NHS regulations do not forbid ‘top-up’ fees, after the General Dental Council (GDC) struck off a dentist.
Lucy Jane Williams was erased from the register due to professional misconduct allegations – but after confirming that ‘top-up’ fees are permitted by NHS regulations, the judge found Williams’ erasure to be ‘procedurally unfair’.
So what does this mean for NHS England and the GDC? We hear thoughts from the profession.
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Why charging top-up fees will cripple the NHS dental budget
Following the High Court’s ruling that charging top-up fees is permitted, we hear why this is a ‘disaster’ for NHS England.
Dental professionals in London or south east ‘more likely to have a fitness to practise concern’
The General Dental Council has published registration and fitness to practise statistics for 2022 – read the new findings here.
National Smile Month: why is it so important to keep smiling?
Nigel Carter introduces National Smile Month 2023 and explains why embracing it is a win-win for practices and patients.
Dentistry and the cost of living crisis – views from the profession
We hear from three dentists about the impact of the cost of living crisis and how it is – or isn’t – affecting their patients.
Weight gain before age of 30 increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%
Men who gain weight before the age of 30 increases the risk of prostate cancer death by 27%, new research suggests.
Dentistry Scotland Show – meet the exhibitors
There’s just two weeks to go until the 2023 Dentistry Scotland Show – find out who you can meet in the exhibitions hall.
Dentistry Live
We have a fantastic webinar lined up for you next week:
- 15C ridge preservation – plan, preserve, prevent – Imi Nasser – Tuesday 23 May at 7pm
- Composite direct veneering: how to make it easier with style – Osama Shaalan, Rim Bourgi, Maroun Ghaleb – Wednesday 24 May at 7pm.
But that’s not all – we also have the next instalment of our Dentistry Live series. Sign up now!
Don’t forget, all of our previous webinars are available On Demand.
Catch up with last week’s dental news here.
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