It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
‘AI would be more sympathetic’ – dental technician slams GDC for his erasure
A dental technician who fell short on his CPD requirements after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has slammed the GDC for its handling of his case.
Two years ago, Simon Barrington was diagnosed with a brain tumour while working as a dental technician. He underwent significant neurosurgery to remove it.
According to Simon, he was unaware of new CPD changes and did not manage to meet the requirement within that year. This resulted in his removal from the GDC register.
What do you think about the GDC’s handling of the case? Email [email protected].
Are dentists best placed to offer facial aesthetics?
Tackling the misconception that dentists shouldn’t offer facial aesthetics involves education, communication and ethical practices, says Dr Harry Singh.
More than one third of dentists use AI in practice, study says
More than one third of dentists are using artificial intelligence in their practice – while 77% of dentists report positive results, according to a new study.
Switching smokers to vapes ‘could save NHS half a billion a year’
Swapping cigarettes for vapes could save the NHS ‘more than half a billion a year’ and cut back smoking-related hospital admissions by 13%.
Dentistry Cribs – DRMR
In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, Manrina Rhode shows off her dream clinic – a chic, luxurious practice in the heart of Knightsbridge, London.
Implementing the therapy-led model
This month, Cat Edney discusses how a therapy-led approach can turn a one-man band into a cohesive well-oiled machine.
Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from diverse applicants
Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from a range of diverse applicants in their job adverts, according to a survey.
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