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Kevin Lewis reviews the GDC’s appearance before the health select committee. The appearance of Evlynne Gilvarry and Bill Moyes, the CEO/registrar and chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) respectively, before the members of the Commons Health Select Committee on 11 March, was hardly a cathartic experience for anyone. It was always likely to be…
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Five people treated by Dr Desmond D’Mello have been tested positive for hepatitis C. Hygiene concerns came to light when a whistleblower secretly filmed Mr D’Mello before contacting health authorities, causing around 22,000 patients to be recalled to take tests for blood borne viruses. ‘Now that this patient screening exercise is complete, we will be focusing our…
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Rena Uberoi describes her experience of using The Dawson Academy to improve her dentistry. It is not very often you come across things in your career that can have a profound affect on how you carry on practising. Having come from a background of general dentistry and having the opportunity to evaluate, I soon came to realise…
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Plymouth University dental students have been working with the Plymouth Stop Smoking Service to raise oral health awareness and access to dental care. The students designed information leaflets for Plymouth Stop Smoking Service staff and for patients. They also made a video of someone who quit smoking using the service, which will be used to…
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The BDIA has released its Dental Industry Manifesto, which sets out five key priorities for action for the next Government. The manifesto urges the next Government to focus on five areas: Investing in the nation’s oral health Protecting patients Building a better future Championing innovation Creating a favourable business environment. The BDIA (British Dental Industry Association)…
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NHS dental practices will be required to implement the Friends and Family Test from 1 April. The regulations that put the requirement into the dental contract were signed recently by Department of Health Minister Earl Howe. In preparing guidance for implementation, NHS England have claimed to have kept the requirements as simple and flexible as possible.…
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Dentists feel they are more likely to be sued now than they were five years ago according to a new survey. The survey from Dental Protection of over 700 dental members reveals that 91% of respondents believe they are more likely to be sued now than five years ago. Of those, 81% believe the rise in media…
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John Milne has criticised both the approach and conclusions of the recommendations for pay awards for general dental practitioners (GDPs). The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) has opted to leave the question of dental expenses for GDPs to negotiation. Rather than negotiating, however, the Department of Health, has simply applied a Retail Price Index…
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Untreated tooth decay is affecting billions of people according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research. Professor Wagner Marcenes of Queen Mary University of London led the study, which found 2.4 billion people worldwide (35% of the population) have untreated tooth decay in their permanent teeth, and 621 million children have untreated tooth…
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Practice Plan shares the first insights from its independent surveys showcasing the dental profession’s confidence levels in NHS dentistry. A series of independent surveys, commissioned by Practice Plan, is set to reveal how confident the dental profession feels working within NHS dentistry over the next 12 months, compared to the previous 12 months. With a…
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Dentists are almost twice as likely as the general population to feel dissatisfied with life, a survey on their personal well-being suggests. The research, carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA), found that dentists rated their levels of satisfaction with life, happiness, and whether the activities they engage in seem worthwhile, at much lower…
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Mick Armstrong backs calls from the dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC), for regular Parliamentary accountability hearings on its work. In its first hearing in front of the Commons Health Committee Chair Bill Moyes and chief executive Evlynne Gilvarry came under unprecedented scrutiny – with the committee pointing to written evidence from the Professional Standards Authority…
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A senior lecturer from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has received a prestigious European award. Kamran Ali is one of two recipients of the Association for Dental Education in Europe’s (ADEE) 40th anniversary scholarship. ‘Our congratulations go to Kamran for this most significant achievement,’ Professor Christopher Tredwin, head of Plymouth University Peninsula School of…
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Dr John Flucke is the chief dental editor for Dental Products Report and serves on several review boards within dentistry. Dr Flucke provided his insights on the Valo curing light and how it benefits a dental practice and patients.
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New research from Mintel has revealed that the smoking cessation market in the UK is predicted to fall by an estimated 4% to £130 million, down from £136 million in 2013. In comparison, the e-cigarette market is estimated to have grown by 4% in 2014, reaching an estimated £201 million, up from £193 million in 2013.…
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Already half way through their course, dentists on the implant year course run by Devonshire House Dental Education have been overwhelmed by their achievements so far and can’t recommend the course enough to other dentists. ‘The course has eased me into implant dentistry,’ explained one delegate. ‘It’s very comprehensive and the great hands-on element lets you…
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Practice Plan explains why you won’t want to miss this year’s Business Skills Workshop Theatre programme at the Dentistry Show. The Business Skills Workshop Theatre is back at this year’s Dentistry Show, taking place on 17 and 18 April at the NEC in Birmingham. Practice Plan, one of the UK’s leading providers of custom-branded dental…
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A woman has been refused permission to apply for a judicial review against the General Dental Council (GDC). Lorna Jamous was convicted at the High Court in May 2013 of practising dentistry and unlawfully carrying on the business of dentistry – namely tooth whitening – when not registered with the GDC and she has been refused permission…
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Jdentalcare designs and develops implant systems that combine vanguard technology with simplicity of use and guarantee full efficacy in clinical treatment. The Jdevolution line of implants is the product of Jdentalcare’s research to provide implant professionals with a simple, efficient and advanced system for each and every clinical indication. Because of its exclusive design, Jdevolution…
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