It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
GDC welcomes provisional registration for overseas dentists but warns of ‘significant costs’
Provisional registration plans for overseas dentists will come with ‘significant costs’, says the General Dental Council (GDC) as it welcomes the government consultation.
In February, the government proposed plans to enable overseas-qualified dentists who have not yet achieved full GDC registration to be able to work in the UK more quickly through the introduction of a system of provisional registration.
The regulator this week published its response to the government’s proposal, calling it a ‘valuable opportunity’ for overseas clinicians.
However, the GDC stressed the importance of the proposed legislation providing the right framework.
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GDC calls for suppliers to provide overseas registration exam
The GDC is inviting potential suppliers to tender for the provision of the overseas registration exam (ORE) Part 1 and Part 2 for the next five years.
How is CQC inspection changing?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) single assessment framework came into force on 13 May – what does this mean for inspection processes?
Health budget underspent by £5.5 billion, says report
New analysis by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) suggests that the government has spent £5.5 billion less on health than it pledged five years ago.
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK
‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS England has announced.
One hour of social media a day ‘doubles risk of vaping and smoking among children’
Using social media for just one hour a day doubles a child’s chance of smoking or vaping, a new study has suggested.
London worst UK city for discoloured teeth, study says
A study of 17 UK cities said that London was the most likely to have people with discoloured teeth.
Bert Aldridge: 1926-2024
‘Greatly missed’: Bert Aldridge, founder of the Orthodontic Technicians Association (OTA), has died at the age of 97.
The Dentistry Awards – hear from the winners
From the moment their name was announced to how they’ve celebrated since, teams share their experiences of winning at The Dentistry Awards 2023.
Dentistry Webinars
We’re bringing you three fantastic webinars next week:
- ClearX: Redefining the clear aligner experience in its fourth dimension – Dr Sherif Kandil and Dr Deborah Martinez Laforest – Tuesday 21 May at 7pm
- Pump up the volume: vertical hard and soft tissue reconstruction in implant dentistry – Nik Vourakis – Wednesday 22 May at 7pm
- Level up for private dental practice – Dr Ahmad Nounu – Thursday 23 May at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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