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FGDP(UK) looking to become an independent organisation
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP(UK)) is looking to become an independent organisation. FGDP(UK) was established as a…
Implant dentistry
New toolkit for effective antibiotic stewardship launched
As the number of prescriptions for antibiotics falls, a new toolkit has been launched to help support effective antimicrobial stewardship. The…
Dentistry
Stronger action needed on sugar
Stronger action is needed to reduce the consumption of sugar from fizzy drinks, the FGDP(UK) has announced. This comes after…
Oral health
Updated implant dentistry training standards available to download
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP UK) has published a new edition of its Training Standards for Implant Dentistry,…
Implant dentistry
CQC launches consultation to drop dental fees
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a consultation to reduce its fees dental surgeries pay by 13.5%. The regulator…
Dentistry
New names added to FGDP(UK) board
The FGDP(UK) has added five new members to its board, including its first overseas representative. Elections for the seats were held…
Dentistry
GDC, stop the ‘witch hunt’
The new management team at the GDC needs to stop the ‘witch hunt’, Michael Watson says. It is now two…
Dentistry
Tooth decay in five-year-olds drops to its lowest level since 2008
The number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level since 2008, according to Public Health England.…
Dentistry
Supporting good hand hygiene
Dental professionals are being asked to take to social media to support good hand hygiene. The Faculty of General Dental…
Dentistry
CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy
Sara Hurley has outlined the key themes of her integrated strategy for oral health and dental care. Speaking at the…
Oral health
FGDP(UK) says levels of sugar in hot drinks is ‘shocking’
The FGDP(UK) says the ‘shocking’ amount of sugar in some hot drinks is evidence of the need for bold action. A survey…
Dentistry
‘Disappointment’ over decision to maintain high ARF levels
The FGDP(UK) has expressed its disappointment at the GDC’s decision to keep the ARF at the same level. The General…
Dentistry
FGDP(UK) tells GDC to ‘put its house in order’
The FGDP(UK) has rejected the GDC’s proposed ARF, claiming it’s placing the financial burned of its own failings on dentists.…
Dentistry
Tesco’s plans for less sugar in drinks ‘a positive step’
Tesco has outlined plans to remove added sugar from its own-label children’s drinks and cut sugar levels across all of…
Dentistry
FGDP(UK) raises concerns over the GDC
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has raised concerns over the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) fitness to practise (FtP) process. It…
Dentistry
Faculty Of General Dental Practice (UK) elects a new dean
Dr Mick Horton has been elected as the next dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). Dr Horton…
Young Dentist
FGDP(UK) responds to the ARF rise and the judicial review
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has followed closely and with significant concern the judicial review of the General…
Private Practice