It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Overseas registration exam: GDC announces more dates
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed the dates of further sittings of the overseas registration exam (ORE).
This comes as the GDC is currently progressing a large-scale procurement process to award new contracts for both ORE parts. The regulator hopes to announce the new contract awards in autumn this year.
The additional ORE sittings, which build on those delivered in the first half of this year, will take place while the GDC continues the procurement process to ensure exam availability is maintained during the transition.
Find out the new dates and the number of sittings available here.
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Lab-grown teeth one step closer following ‘breakthrough’ research
Scientists have successfully created the environment needed to grow teeth, marking a major breakthrough in their research.
In pictures: sloth undergoes endodontic dental treatment at zoo
A two-toed sloth has undergone ‘groundbreaking’ endodontic dental treatment following an infection at one of the UK’s biggest zoos.
How can we prepare a new generation to work in dentistry?
The Dental Leadership Network met to discuss the next generation of dental professionals and how best to train them for the demands of the profession.
AI in dentistry: all smiles or a cause for concern?
‘With great power comes great responsibility’: Jawad Abbas explores how AI in helping dental professionals and what the potential drawbacks are.
Life as a dental hygienist in Ireland
Mia Coffey shares a day in her life as a dental hygienist in Ireland, the challenges she faces in her role and the need for increased patient awareness.
Scope of practice: navigating the new legislation
Tom Chaston explores how new legislation is reshaping the roles of dental hygienists and dental therapists, and bringing greater autonomy.
Addressing the dental hygienist and therapist workforce shortfall
Mohammed Ghafoor discusses the barriers facing EU-trained dental hygienists and dental therapists.
Why should you enter dental awards?
We hear why you should invest time in entering dental awards – and how it can transform your practice.
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