with 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
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
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
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
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
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
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