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Jump in illegal tooth whitening cases over the last year

Illegal tooth whitening reports jumped 26% last year, according to figures from the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC states…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dentists referring other dentists to the GDC

Dentists should accept each other’s differences and not report registrants to the GDC for misunderstandings, Alun Rees argues. I started…

Dentistry

Is teledentistry taking advantage of the dental profession?

Neel Kothari questions whether teledentistry is taking advantage of the dental profession in the UK. Recently there has been a…

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GDC launches changes in fitness to practise process

The General Dental Council (GDC) is launching a nine-month pilot changing its fitness to practise ‘Rule 4’ process. Rule 4…

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… General public tells…

Dentistry

General public tells GDC to shift its focus to prevention

The GDC should shift its focus more towards prevention than action, the general public believes. That’s according to the 2018/19 Patient and…

Dentistry

Has the GDC lost the confidence of the profession?

Looking at the results of the Dentistry Confidence Monitor, a panel got together to talk about the dental regulator, the…

Dentistry

GDC registration application fees introduced from 2020

GDC registration application fees are being introduced for unregistered dental professionals from 1 January 2020. Accordingly, these new fees will…

Dentistry

GDC changing its emphasis

John Makin explains why the GDC’s changing emphasis is something the dental profession should welcome. Fortunately, relatively few dental professionals undergo a…

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GDC launches strategy for the next three years – Right time. Right place. Right-touch

The GDC has announced its strategy for the next three years in Right time. Right place. Right-touch. The dental regulator consulted on its…

Dentistry

Mouth cancer diagnosis – be safe not sorry

In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Sue N’Jie highlights the dentolegal risks of missing a mouth cancer diagnosis. Mouth…

Dentistry

Dentistry Confidence Monitor reveals fear, fragmentation, and the future

Nigel Jones discusses the results of the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey with a panel of professionals in a wide-ranging debate…

Dentistry

GDC opens annual renewal period for dental register

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period to appear on the dental register. To renew registration,…

Dentistry

How to cope with anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts

Donna Hall shares recent statistics about anxiety and stress in dentistry and speaks to Rory O’Connor from the Dental Health…

Dentistry

GDC announces new appointments on its executive team

The General Dental Council (GDC) is announcing two new members to join its executive team. Sarah Keyes will become the…

Dentistry

GDC investigation trying to ‘trick dentists’

Dental Protection is accusing a GDC investigation of undercover tactics to ‘trick dentists’ into wrong doing. Its concerns stem from a…

Dentistry

Controlling your emotional and mental state

Your mental state is the most important thing you can control in your dental working life. How do we learn to…

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GDC reduces Annual Retention Fee

Following a consultation, the General Dental Council has today announced a reduction of the Annual Retention Fee  As a consequence…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

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

Dentistry