GDC

The straight and narrow – new GDC guidance on direct-to-consumer orthodontics

Emma Laing considers the latest GDC guidance on direct-to-consumer orthodontics and what it means for dentistry. In my column last…

Orthodontics

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…

Dentistry

Racism in dentistry ‘choking progression’ finds study

A new report into racism in dentistry has warned of the ‘undeniable moral case for change’ within the profession. The…

Dentistry

The best possible outcome for a GDC investigation

MDDUS dental adviser Sarah Harford shares her golden rules for responding to a GDC investigation. GDC – three letters that…

Dentistry

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GDC speaks out on direct-to-consumer orthodontics

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance relating to direct-to-consumer orthodontics.  As interest in remote orthodontic treatment spikes,…

Orthodontics

GDC encourages vaccination as report reveals hesitancy among 23% of healthcare workers

Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the first results…

Dentistry

The whites and wrongs of illegal tooth whitening

With increasing media coverage of the harmful impact of illegal tooth whitening procedures, Michael Farrow says dentists have a duty…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Tony Kilcoyne discusses…

Dentistry

GDC spent £59,000 on investigators in seven years

The General Dental Council (GDC) spent more than £59,000 on investigators in seven years, sparking calls to stop undercover inquiries.…

Dentistry

‘Totally hypocritical’ – BAPD calls for changes amidst GDC failings

A dental association has called on the GDC to provide ‘robust assurances’ after it admitted to acting unlawfully.  This week…

Dentistry

GDC acted ‘unlawfully’ using undercover operations

The General Dental Council (GDC) acted unlawfully by using undercover operations without reasonable justification. The dental regulator has admitted to…

Laboratory

What can 2020 teach us?

John Makin reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult 2020. Many dental professionals are used…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… One year on…

Dentistry

ARF can now be paid in instalments, says GDC

Dental teams can pay their annual retention fee (ARF) in instalments this year, it has been announced.  The General Dental…

Dentistry

Handling a complaint – the power of an apology

Priya Sharma summarises the best way to face a complaint, while making it a learning experience for the entire dental…

Aesthetic dentistry

Aesthetic Dentistry Expert – dental photography

Launching her new series, the Aesthetic Dentistry Expert, Manrina Rhode covers the dos and don’ts of dental photography. I wanted…

Aesthetic dentistry

Increasing concerns over ‘blue-on-blue’ complaints

The number of blue-on-blue complaints cases is up 10% on previous years, the latest GDC report shows. Here John Makin…

Dentistry

Gaining informed consent before orthodontic treatment

Priya Sharma explains the importance of gaining patient consent when it comes to orthodontic and dental care. Informed consent is…

Orthodontics

When whitening strikes – the legal requirements for tooth whitening

Bitten by the whitening bug. The general public is still worryingly unaware of the legal requirement for tooth whitening to…

Aesthetic dentistry