Dental regulation, standards and fitness to practise
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Kevin Lewis: In search of answers
In a world of misinformation and disinformation, it’s difficult to know who or what to believe, says Kevin Lewis. Don’t…
Columnists
How can we prepare a new generation to work in dentistry?
The Dental Leadership Network met to discuss the next generation of dental professionals and how best to train them for…
Dentistry
Only 250 non-practising UK dentists actively seeking work
Fewer than 250 non-practising dentists are actively seeking work in dentistry, sparking caution from leading experts. Released today, the General…
Dentistry
GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians
Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians –…
Dentistry
Complaints about private dentistry rise by 133% in one year
Private dental complaints in the UK have more than doubled in just one year, with leaders saying it highlights the…
Dentistry
GDC announces new interim executive director of legal and governance
Katie Spears has been appointed as the new interim executive director of legal and governance at the General Dental Council…
Dentistry
GDC announces changes to CPD processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced updates to its CPD processes, including changes to CPD certificate requirements. This…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 1 March 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Should the next GDC chair be a registrant? – the profession reacts
The dental profession is calling for a registrant to be appointed as the next General Dental Council (GDC) chair. We…
Dentistry
Calls for next GDC chair to be a registrant
Representatives across the dental profession are calling for a registrant to be appointed as the next General Dental Council (GDC)…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 15 February 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Fitness to practise: all you need to know as a dental professional
We explore what fitness to practise in dentistry is, recent changes that have come into force and what the profession…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis: when is a patient not a patient?
When is a patient not a patient? And how much does it matter? Kevin Lewis revisits the myths and controversies…
Columnists
High Court provides update on GDC suspension orders
The Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of how immediate orders and substantive sanctions interact under the…
Dentistry
Bupa Learning Lounge: a free virtual CPD event for dental professionals
Expand your knowledge with Bupa Learning Lounge – flexible, verifiable CPD sessions that cover several GDC core topics. Bupa Learning…
Dentistry
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GDC releases guidance for creating new UK dental schools
The General Dental Council (GDC) this week published new guidance for education providers looking to establish new dental schools in…
Dentistry
GDC searches for new chair and council members
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a recruitment push for a new chair of council and two council member…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 18 January 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Almost 4,000 more dentists registered in UK since 2021
The GDC has released its annual registration figures which show that the number of dentists registered in the UK has…
Dentistry
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