CQC

CQC suspends inspections in response to coronavirus

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stopped routine inspections as the UK confirms more than 1,500 cases of coronavirus. Starting…

Dentistry

Dentistry needs true leadership during coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus outbreak is leaving a lot of questions for dentists, dental teams and practices unanswered, Jeff Sherer says. About…

Dentistry

Looking forward to a brighter future within dentistry

Michael Watson puts the century’s difficult teenage years behind him and looks with optimism for the future and the hopeful…

Dentistry

What is the state of health care and adult social care in England?

Michael Watson reviews the CQC’s annual report – The state of health care and adult social care in England. The…

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Fixing together a full set of denture adhesive guidelines

Nigel Carter summarises the ‘long overdue’ publication of denture adhesive guidelines and why dentists should be encouraged to advise their…

Oral health

Openness + pragmatism = optimism

After attending a recent Westminster Health Forum on oral health, Nigel Jones feels more optimistic about the future for NHS…

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Harry Singhs – set the scene

Harry Singh explores how dentists and their teams can step up their game to help patients achieve better smiles in…

Aesthetic dentistry

Uniting to find a solution

Representatives from the dental and care sectors met at the British Dental Association to discuss the findings of the Care Quality…

Dentistry

Smiledirectclub – a silly season story or a faster race to the bottom?

Alun Rees gives his thoughts on the American ‘teledentistry’ company, Smiledirectclub, which is coming to the UK. Smiledirectclub, a ‘teledentistry pioneer’,…

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Checking up on your finances – top five financial questions for dentists

Magdalena Harding answers the top five questions that dentists ask about their finances. 1. Will I achieve my UDA targets…

Dentistry

Moments of truth

Building a successful dental practice means embracing ‘moments of truth’, Alun Rees says. I have just completed a year as an area…

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Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed

The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…

Oral health

Should we ban single-use plastics in dentistry?

With an environmental crisis on the horizon, is it time our regulators changed too, Neel Kothari asks. The influential economist, John…

Eco-dentistry

Asking the big questions

Nigel Jones speaks to John Milne about being ‘well-led’, fees and working collaboratively with the GDC and NHS England Complying…

Dentistry

Don’t be a ‘golden goose’

Neel Kothari is unconvinced by the CQC’s explanation for its fee rise for the dental sector and suggests industry leaders…

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Stress and patient care

Is the pressure and stress regulators place on dental professionals actually improving patient care, Michael Watson questions. A recent article…

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Clinical freedom in a time of austerity

Clinical freedom is becoming an aspiration rather than reality, Alun Rees admits. I regularly have to straddle a line between…

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Is the CQC in breach of its own guidance?

The dental profession needs to robustly challenge the CQC for its fee rise rather than just be seen as a ‘golden…

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CQC increases its dental fees

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is increasing its fees for the dental sector by £0.6 million for 2019/20. It claims…

Dentistry