It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds
This comes after the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) published its 2022/23 GDC performance review. The review monitored the GDC’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation.
Out of the 18 standards, the GDC met 16 of them. This means the PSA is not satisfied that the regulator is performing well in two areas.
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GDC to introduce an ORE application processing fee following consultation
The GDC this week announced that it will introduce an ORE application processing fee ‘to ensure associated cost are recovered’.
NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history
Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on new patients under 18.
Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access
The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist following a Health and Social Care Committee report.
Addressing the plight of Smile Direct Club employees
Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of regulation in the aligner industry.
Introducing Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign
Showing their support for Saving Grace, the DDU explains why it is calling for simplified regulation processes.
Six in 10 patients more likely to trust their dentist if they use AI, survey says
Recently released data shows that 59% of patients would be more likely to take up recommended treatments if it was supported by AI.
Nine in 10 dental professionals received gift from patient in last year, survey reveals
Patients are thanking dental professionals with chocolate, flowers and even homegrown vegetables, a new survey has revealed.
The future of dentistry is bright, says profession
Scores of the profession’s brightest pioneers gathered at the Future of Dentistry Summit earlier this month – read about it here.
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