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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) details why the GDC needs to stop blaming current legislation for its lack of flexibility. We’re now a month into another new year and hopefully most of us are practising the dentistry we are allowed to by the GDC… However, the profession are well aware there will be…
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We hear why Dr Giovanni Martino uses the ‘Stamp Technique’ and why it results in durable, natural-looking fillings. The demand for aesthetically pleasing dental restorations has escalated in an era dominated by social media and technological advancements. Patients now seek cosmetically superior dental fillings that seamlessly blend with their natural teeth whilst providing the necessary…
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‘It’s important that we make more efforts to humanise dentistry’ – after just missing the ARF payment deadline in 2022, one dentist explains how it took its toll on her and her patients following a 10-week process to get reinstated. I had only very briefly missed the General Dental Council (GDC) registration payment deadline when…
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‘The looming uncertainty created immense stress for me’ – we hear from a dental nurse who explains why they believe a more streamlined and compassionate approach is needed when it comes to CPD deadlines. In 1999, I entered the field of dentistry. Initially trained in art, my journey shifted when my sister, a dental technician,…
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We hear how Ammar Al Hourani delivers postgraduate education – and why he uses evidence-based and advanced materials to enhance the success of treatments. Ammar Al Hourani has carved a niche for himself in endodontics. His journey from a student at Glasgow Dental School to a consultant/specialist in endodontics and clinical lecturer reflects his relentless…
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As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on three members of her team – and why this needs to change. The primary purpose of the GDC is to protect the public and maintain professional standards. I don’t think anyone would argue with this…
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Around 95% of Jewish healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the UK have reported that a rise in antisemitism has negatively affected their mental and emotional wellbeing. This is according to a new survey of Jewish healthcare practitioners carried out in collaboration with Alpha Omega – a Jewish dental association – in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.…
