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GDC proposes decrease in ARF for dentists but increase for dental care professionals

The GDC is proposing decreasing the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for dentists, with a small increase for dental care professionals. Launched in its…

Dentistry

Give honesty a chance

John Makin on why it’s important and ethically sound to inform your patients when their dentist uproots to another practice.…

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Speak out on mental health

It’s important for the profession to put its weight behind the door of change, Josie Hutchings. Barely a week goes…

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Asking the big questions

Nigel Jones speaks to John Milne about being ‘well-led’, fees and working collaboratively with the GDC and NHS England Complying…

Dentistry

Stress and patient care

Is the pressure and stress regulators place on dental professionals actually improving patient care, Michael Watson questions. A recent article…

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EU dentists to have qualifications recognised within the UK

EU staff will have their qualifications and registration recognised in the UK, Health Secretary Matt Hancock says. Up to 63,000…

Dentistry

Survey asks dentists about contract reform, the GDC and mental health

A year before the new NHS contract is rolled out, a survey is being launched to ask dentists for their…

Dentistry

Anxiety levels high across dentistry

Dentists across both NHS and private dentistry are anxious about complaints and litigation according to the results of the 2018…

Dentistry

Whose time is it anyway? Part two

Practice cannot increase the number of hours they are open, or increase shifts, if it will result in dentists not…

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Working as a clinical fellow for the GDC

Javeriah Mahmood describes how her role as a clinical fellow at the GDC has changed her views. I started my…

Young Dentist

The challenges that lie ahead

John Makin predicts which dentolegal stories will be making headlines over the next year. Having worked for the DDU for…

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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… Calls for a…

Dentistry

GDC gives update on its progress over the last year

The General Dental Council is publishing its document Moving Upstream, providing an update on progress made over the past year. It was launched on…

Dentistry

Facial aesthetics and professional indemnity

Harry Singh explores the brave new world of facial aesthetics and professional indemnity. We live in a consumer-driven world, and…

Aesthetic dentistry

Can our regulators learn from the aviation industry?

After shutting Gatwick, Neel Kothari questions whether the GDC should be following the lead set by the aviation industry. Let…

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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… Patient charge revenue…

Dentistry

Enhanced CPD Dentistry comes to a snowy London

Enhanced CPD Dentistry came to a snowy London today, providing delegates with nine hours of core CPD in one day.…

Dentistry

GDC launches consultation on dental specialties

The GDC is seeking your views in its new consultation on specialist listings, launched today. The consultation, which closes on…

Dentistry

Evans above – our first monthly vlog!

Welcome to our first monthly vlog about the latest trends and topics in UK dentistry. This month we speak to…

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