Neel Kothari
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Are retention fees for departing associates being abused?
Neel Kothari explores the problem of greed and corruption around retention fees, and why they may cause ‘significant animosity’ between…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 15 February 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Will 2025 be an economic disaster for the dental sector?
As financial pressures grow, Neel Kothari warns that neither NHS nor private dentistry is immune to rising costs and reduced…
Business
The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry
In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…
Columnists
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
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
Was it right to force the COVID vaccine on healthcare workers?
Neel Kothari questions the morality of mandatory vaccination, citing the government’s strategy to force COVID-19 vaccinations on NHS staff. It’s…
Columnists
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
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 10 August 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
Why we need more regulation from the GDC
Neel Kothari shares why, in one particular area, more regulation is needed from the General Dental Council (GDC). I must…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 15 June 2024
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… General election:…
Dentistry
What can NHS dentistry expect from the upcoming election?
As the general election approaches and with NHS dentistry a hot topic, Neel Kothari shares his thoughts on the political…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 April 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Are dental…
Dentistry
Why we need to bring back dental reference officers
Neel Kothari explains how reintroducing dental reference officers could help to stop mistakes in dental regulation from slipping through the…
Columnists
Has dental nurses’ registration been a success?
The introduction of GDC registration for dental nurses was intended to acknowledge their value and increase their professional status –…
Columnists
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2023…
Dentistry
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? – 11 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Mouth cancer…
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