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Last week, it emerged that the government is in the process of improving the efficiency of international GDC registration. Following a public consultation, the government kicked off the process of reforming legislation to enable the General Dental Council (GDC) to improve international registration. The proposed changes will affect the assessment system, including Overseas Registration Exams…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Overseas registration in dentistry to be made easier That’s right – overseas registration for dentists could be about to get a whole lot easier. Following a public consultation, the government is in the process of improving the efficiency of international…
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Catherine Tannahill, director of dentistry at Portman Dental Care, shares the benefits of clinical freedom and offers insight into why you should consider a career move that allows passionate dentists to practise freely. Ask any Portmanite, and they’ll tell you that the ability to practise how they choose is invaluable. We regularly hear from dentists…
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Migrant communities have an unequal access to dental treatment, sparking calls for better integration of healthcare. Published in BMC Public Health, the study looked at access to dentistry among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) migrant communities in Australia. Thirty-three CALD mothers participated – twenty from India, five from Fiji, four from China, two from Nepal…
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The team at Dental Air is delighted to announce their efforts have been recognised by industry experts, having been shortlisted for this year’s Dental Industry Awards in the category of ‘New Product/Service of the Year’ for ‘Air to the Chair’. Air to the Chair was launched in August 2021, treating the air supply as an…
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A new GDC-commissioned report into fitness to practise investigations found they had a ‘significant negative impact’ on individuals – despite being ‘largely fair and effective’. The independent qualitative research, commissioned by the General Dental Council to understand and learn from the experiences of 70 individuals involved with fitness to practise, was published today. The research…
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A whole host of articles have been uploaded to Dentistry CPD – covering all the General Dental Council (GDC) recommended topics for 2023. The content, which includes seven new articles, provides dental professionals with nine hours of continuing professional development. Authors include: John Laszlo Pete Gibbons Stephen Green and Liam Sherar Brian Franks Glenys Bridges…
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The first in a series of three, this article considers the basics of biofilm, taking the reader on an evidence-based journey. ‘The oral microbiome is diverse and exists as multi-species microbial communities on oral surfaces in structurally and functionally organised biofilms’, wrote Marsh and colleagues (2017). Adding to the picture, they continued: ‘The microorganisms found…
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A dentist has been struck off after asking colleagues if they use sex toys and offering a pay rise in exchange for sex acts. Lloyd Blackman has been erased from the GDC register with immediate suspension after a series of allegations were proved in a Professional Conduct Committee tribunal. The charges involved five people –…
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New figures reveal a small increase in the number of NHS complaints involving primary care dental services. As a result, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) is encouraging dental professionals to get support from their dental defence organisation as soon as they become aware of a potential complaint. The latest figures on written complaints in the…
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In this month’s column, Nigel Jones considers the changing world of dentistry and why many clinicians are choosing to take back control. My team and I are privileged to work with many dental practice owners and dentists who love and enjoy what they do. Professionals who, with their dedicated teams, take real pride in how…
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We learn how Easy view+ takes digital communication in the dental laboratory to a new level. For rapid communication with the dental office and laboratory team or during hands-on training courses. Live demonstrations from the laboratory bench are shown on a monitor in crystal clear resolution – and on any external screen thanks to the sharing…
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Dentists have warned that new ‘marginal’ changes to the NHS dental contract do not go far enough in ending the current crisis. NHS England has revealed tweaks to the current contract in the face of mounting access troubles. But the British Dental Association (BDA) argue that the contract ‘still only funds care for little over…
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Imagine working on complex treatments with only half the picture? Now there’s a way to plan complex clear aligner treatments with better visibility and more information. The new CBCT integration for Invisalign Clincheck software makes treatment planning in one integrated platform possible, using automatically generated 3D models of the crowns, roots and bone. The software shows…
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Being shortlisted in the category of ‘Team of the Year, more than 25 employees’ by the Dental Industry Awards’ judges confirms the incredible reputation Kerr’s team has in the sector. Everything they do, every product they make, every service they provide, helps dental professionals achieve their goals. Integral to that success is Kerr’s incredible team,…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley claimed NHS dentists ‘can’t do extractions’ Unsurprisingly, TV presenter Richard Madeley caused quite a stir among dental professionals this week when he claimed that NHS dentists are ‘unable to carry out extractions’. He said: ‘I…
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Acteon’s mission is to enable dental and medical professionals to provide the most effective, convenient, and comfortable care to millions of patients every day. Their vision is to become the innovator most trusted by dental and medical professionals worldwide for comprehensive clinical treatment solutions. This is one of the reasons why Acteon are excited to…
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Kent Express’ biggest ever Black Friday event starts today with hundreds of great deals across restoratives, small equipment, handpieces and more. Click here to see all Black Friday deals All offers are available from today (Friday 25 November) up until midnight on Monday 28 November. Why choose Kent Express this Black Friday? In addition to…
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Good Morning Britain’s presenter Richard Madeley has responded following outrage from the dental profession over controversial comments he made about NHS dentistry. Madeley told commentators Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce that ‘NHS dentists are not capable of doing extractions anymore’. He said: ‘I was talking to a private dentist only last week, who was saying…
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