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GDC chief executive Ian Brack to step down
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced the departure of Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar. Following nearly eight…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals
Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals, and how the very nature of dentistry and its…
Columnists
Dentist suspended after making ‘sexually motivated’ comment to elderly patient
A dentist has been suspended for 12 months after making ‘sexually motivated’ comments to an elderly patient. In 2020, reports…
Dentistry
Your social media activity could sabotage your dental career
Your virtual life may feel distinct from your day-to-day practice – but you are accountable to the regulator for your…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 23 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Uchenna Okoye:…
Dentistry
Dentist slams GDC decision to suspend dental nurse for ‘divisive’ posts
‘It is time for a dose of realism and a return to common sense’ – a dentist has criticised the…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 16 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
Dental nurse suspended for sharing ‘inappropriate and racially motivated’ posts on Facebook
A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial…
Dentistry
Grievances in dentistry – how to effectively avoid escalation
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Vicky Kitney, lead business partner at Peninsula Business Services,…
Dentistry
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC launches…
Dentistry
GDC launches pilot to ‘improve timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a pilot to ‘improve proportionality and timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes. Announced…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 August 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry…
Dentistry
GDC calls for DCPs to meet CPD deadline
With more than 2,000 yet to do so, the General Dental Council (GDC) has called for dental care professionals (DCPs)…
Dentistry
GDC reports more registrants and fewer removals in 2023
The GDC has released new data suggesting that the total number of UK registered dental care professionals has increased this…
Dentistry
‘Absolutely appalling’ – profession reacts to dental technician’s GDC erasure
After a dental technician was struck off for failing to complete his CPD requirements amidst a brain tumour diagnosis, we…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 12 August 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… ‘AI would…
Dentistry
‘AI would be more sympathetic’ – dental technician slams GDC for his erasure
A dental technician who fell short on his CPD requirements after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has slammed the…
Laboratory
Dentist suspended for ‘distressing’ harassment of dental nurse
A dentist who was handed a restraining order after turning up at the home of a dental nurse uninvited has…
Dentistry
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