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Two years at the top

What a surprise it was to be voted by readers of the magazine to be the most influential person in dentistry. I was in disbelief

Lockyer, the GDC and illuminations

The opening weeks of February 2013 were a deeply embarrassing time for healthcare and its regulation in the UK. With people still reeling from the

Dentist struck off for poor treatment

  A dentist has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC).   The allegations against Gerald Curtin were heard by the GDC’s Professional

New help for dental phobics

  A dental clinic plans to link up with a hospital to help dental patient who fear the dentist.   Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham,

Small firms slam business rates

A massive 94% of small businesses think business rates are now too high. That’s according to research by the Forum of Private Business that shows

Fine for ‘bogus dentist’

The General  Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a woman for the illegal practice of dentiistry. Joana Antunes Catre Dos Santos, was working as a

Help them quit, give advice

According to the study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, three in every five (60%) 18-29 year-olds made no attempt to quit smoking.

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