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…
Registered dental therapists up by nearly 25% while technicians decline
The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased, according to newly-released statistics.
The regulator’s Registration Statistical Report for 2024 showed a total of 125,736 on the register at the end of 2024. This had increased from 120,030 in December 2023.
The largest rise was in dental therapists, which had seen an increase of 23.5% with 1,402 new registrations. There were also 921 newly registered dental hygienists – an increase of 9.6%.
On the other hand, the number of dental technicians had declined for the fifth year in a row. The 5,025 registered technicians is 10% lower than the figure seen in 2020.
Despite this, GDC executive director of regulation Theresa Thorpe found the statistics ‘encouraging’.
You can read the full report findings here.
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Aimee Lou Wood: what can we learn from the reaction to her teeth?
Sam Jethwa explores the recent controversy around White Lotus actress Aimee Lou Wood – is her smile healthy and why is the public fascinated by it?
The Dentistry Awards 2025: shortlist announced!
The Dentistry Awards 2025 shortlist is here – find out if you’ve made the cut and how to get your tickets for one of dentistry’s biggest celebrations.
GDC outlines its plans for the next three years
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), detailing its workplan for the next three years.
Women at ‘breaking point’ due to dental crisis, research warns
New research reveals how the dental access crisis is pushing women across the country to ‘breaking point’, with many travelling far for treatment.
Dental therapy foundation training: a game-changer for graduates
After a disheartening start to her dental therapist career, Lydia Austin shares how dental therapy foundation training gave her renewed confidence.
The essential toolkit for becoming a therapy-led practice
Thinking of becoming a therapy-led practice? Cat Edney shares an essential, practical tool to simplify referrals and support a smooth transition.
Become Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist!
Find out more about your chance to win a year’s worth of exclusive coaching and mentoring that will turn you into a trailblazer in digital dentistry.
FMC strengthens its move into practice services with the acquisition of Xcelerator Dental
FMC announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Xcelerator Dental, a specialist provider of growth-focused services for UK dental practices.
Dentistry Webinars
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- Is mechanical cleaning alone enough? – Rhiannon Jones – Tuesday 29 April at 7pm
- Legionella awareness – Laura Edgar – Wednesday 30 April at 7pm.
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