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‘Nothing short of scandalous’ – the dental industry reacts to Smile Direct Club closure
Following the news that the direct-to-consumer aligner company Smile Direct Club has shut down, the dental industry shares its thoughts. …
Business
Smile Direct Club cases overseen by ‘just five UK dentists’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that Smile Direct Club had ‘just five UK-registered dentists’ supervising its reported 65,000…
Dentistry
Government plans to reform dental regulation dubbed ‘disappointing’
A recently announced proposal to reform regulation across all healthcare professions has been criticised for its failure to provide a…
Dentistry
‘I felt guilty and isolated’ – dentist removed from register for forgetting ARF payment
Dentistry.co.uk speaks to a dentist based in Derbyshire about their own registration troubles and why they believe a mandatory grace…
Dentistry
CPD requirements and regulation – isn’t it time for common sense to prevail?
Speaking as part of the Saving Grace campaign, Pam Swain – of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) –…
Dental Nursing
UK dentistry: expectation versus reality
Neel Kothari explores why the UK dental sector might not live up to expectations for overseas professionals. Imagine deciding to…
Columnists
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 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
Remove groundless complaints to protect mental health, DDU urges
Healthcare regulators must remove groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation and safeguard mental health, the Dental Defence Union (DDU)…
Dentistry
Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours
As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…
Dentistry
Dental technicians call for ‘pragmatic’ approach to regulation
We hear from members of the dental technology profession about why they are supporting Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign. Dentistry believes…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Introducing Dentistry’s…
Dentistry
Introducing Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign
At such a crucial time in dentistry, Dentistry is calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals…
Dentistry
Are excessive regulations endangering the public?
This month, Neel Kothari discusses the ‘ridiculousness’ of daily audits and needless regulations, and why they do more harm than…
Columnists
ARF for 2024 to be reduced, GDC announces
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2024 will see a reduction…
Dentistry
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