How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 24 June 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…

Dental profession has lost faith in the GDC, poll suggests

Following the GDC versus Williams case, a recent poll has found that 99.5% of dental professionals do not think the GDC is fit to regulate.

On the back of the General Dental Council (GDC) versus Williams case, a poll was undertaken to find out what the profession thinks about the GDC.

The results found that only 0.45% of those who took part still has faith in the GDC.

Want to share your thoughts? Email [email protected].

NHS England release statement on GDC versus Williams

NHS England release statement on GDC versus Williams

NHS England has said it will review existing guidance for dental professionals in light of the GDC versus Williams appeal judgement.

The Windrush generation – celebrating 75 years

Rebecca Silver sheds a light on the story of the Windrush generation and how they changed the face of healthcare in the UK.

Changes made to performance level tolerance for NHS dentistry

New changes made to NHS dental contract

NHS England has revised its performance level tolerance to ‘support the ongoing recovery of dental services’.

Introducing Laboratory’s Leading 20!

FMC announces Laboratory’s Leading 20 – a brand new initiative recognising influence, skill and impact in dental technology.

More than 1.3 billion adults will have diabetes by 2050, says study

More than 1.3 billion adults will have diabetes by 2050, says study

The number of adults living with diabetes across the world will more than double by 2050, according to a new study.

Clinical Dentistry Awards: it’s time to submit your entries

That’s right – entry is officially open for the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards. You can find out how to submit an entry here!

Dentistry Webinars

Looking to know more about digital dentistry? We have the webinar for you:

Also don’t forget to sign up to our next instalment of Dentistry Live, which will take place at 7pm on Thursday 29 June. You can sign up here.

Rajan Nansi will be share his expertise in periodontics through a hands-on demonstration focused on charting, care, and management techniques.

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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