GDC

‘Mewing’ dentist struck off after claiming treatment can expand the brain

A dentist has been struck off after offering ‘inappropriate and misleading’ treatment recommendations, prompting warnings from orthodontic experts. The dentist…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 9 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

GDC revises fitness to practise processes to ‘improve timeliness’

The General Dental Council (GDC) has adopted an initial enquiries process to speed up fitness to practise (FtP) investigations. The…

Dentistry

GDC discloses number of suicides among dental professionals with fitness to practise concerns

The cause of death for dental professionals who have died while fitness to practise (FtP) concerns were investigated or remediated…

Dentistry

What exactly can we say on social media?

Neel Kothari explores the potential consequences of online posts and questions whether the GDC’s approach to social media regulation is…

Columnists

News you’ve missed this week – 2 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Almost nine in 10 DCPs undertaking clinical work, survey finds

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published data on DCP (dental care professional) working patterns, including weekly hours and the…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 26 October 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

GDC announces ARF level for 2025

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will remain unchanged for 2025. This…

Dentistry

Overseas registration exam in dentistry: all you need to know 

The overseas registration exam (ORE) is sat by dentists whose qualifications are not recognised for the purposes of UK dental…

Dentistry

Will the GDC take dental technology in the right direction?

General Dental Council (GDC) CEO Tom Whiting recently visited Byrnes Dental Lab to learn more about dental technology – Ashley…

Dentistry

Four in five whistleblowing reports led to regulatory action, GDC reveals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2024 annual report on whistleblowing disclosures in dentistry. From 01 April 2023…

Dentistry

‘Desire for improvements’ to ORE availability, GDC reveals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome of its call for evidence on the structure and operation of…

Dentistry

Prioritise regulatory reform in dentistry, says profession

Reform of healthcare professional regulation and more wellbeing protection are being called on to be prioritised by the government. The…

Dentistry

Calls for GDC to reform regulation to boost morale

The new government’s rescue agenda for dentistry must include GDC reform says John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 7 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

GDC announces more dates for overseas registration exam

Key dates for upcoming overseas registration exam (ORE) sittings have been released, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced today. The…

Dentistry

GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal from register

The General Dental Council (GDC) this week released updated guidance for dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns who seek…

Dentistry

Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?

Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have…

Dentistry