Regulator

CQC loses access to 500 inspection reports

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said there were roughly 500 inspection reports ‘stuck’ in its IT systems which now cannot…

Dentistry

CQC chief steps down from ‘immensely challenging’ role

Kate Terroni, who was acting as interim chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has announced that she will…

Dentistry

‘We’ve lost your trust’ – CQC issues apology

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has apologised for failing to keep patients ‘safe’ and pledged to ‘put things right’. CQC’s…

Dentistry

GDC welcomes provisional registration for overseas dentists but warns of ‘significant costs’

Provisional registration plans for overseas dentists will come with ‘significant costs’, says the General Dental Council (GDC) as it welcomes…

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

Who is monitoring the regulator? – the GDC under scrutiny

We know the GDC is under scrutiny by its regulator at the moment. However, it needs more powers, argues Julian…

Private Practice