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Questioning the GDC
After she announced her decision to step down as chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Seb Evans questions Evlynne…
Dentistry
Return to go
The dental profession should focus on moving forward rather than the change itself, Kevin Lewis says. Let me start by…
Dentistry
GDC hearing about counterfeit dental products
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has moved to highlight the serious consequences of using counterfeit dental products. The warnings have…
Dentistry
Excel programme first dental service to be awarded UKAS accreditation
Denplan’s Excel programme has received UKAS accreditation, becoming the first dental service to achieve this recognition. The Excel programme is an…
Dentistry
GDC offers advice for those looking to take industrial action
The GDC has issued advice to hospital dentists looking to take industrial action Tuesday 8 January. Despite the British Dental Association (BDA) publicly…
Young Dentist
Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry
A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…
Dentistry
Whistleblowing at the GDC
Michael Watson reviews the PSA report on the GDC’s handling of a whistleblowing complaint. Shortly before Christmas the Professional Standards Authority…
Dentistry
GDC receives damning report from the PSA
The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and personal failings at the organisation. The Professional…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry says a reduction in the ARF is possible
Evlynne Gilvarry has announced that a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2017 could be possible. In an…
Dentistry
‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform
The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…
Dentistry
Board moves to improve dental regulation model
A new report has been published to make dental regulation ‘more coherent, streamlined and effective’. The Regulation of Dental Services…
Dentistry
New powers for the GDC
The General Dental Council has been given the go-ahead to make changes to its fitness to practise proceedings, Sophie Bracken…
Dentistry
Ian Brack appointed as interim chief executive and registrar at the GDC
Ian Brack has been appointed as interim chief executive and registrar of the General Dental Council (GDC). He will join…
Dentistry
Walking in a Wimpole wonderland
Kevin Lewis reflects on a year of mixed fortunes. As we approach the end of another frenetic year, it is…
Dentistry
Tales of the unexpected
We can’t have high-quality CQC inspection teams and not expect to pay the price, Kevin Lewis says. Daniel Finkelstein, the…
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
The insanity of the GDC
The GDC is doing nothing different but expecting different results, Michael Watson says. As I sat at yesterday’s General Dental…
Dentistry
Record-high ARF levels maintained for 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to maintain the level of the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2016. The GDC…
Dentistry
GDC given new powers to streamline investigation of dental complaints
The Department of Health has announced new powers that will enable the GDC to changes its fitness to practise procedures. The new powers,…
Dentistry