Plans to allow dentists from abroad to work in the UK without taking the overseas registration exam (ORE) are being considered by the government. The
A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the required hours. The Professional Conduct
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) details why the GDC needs to stop blaming current legislation for its lack of flexibility. We’re now a
Dr Nikki Choong explains why she is supporting the Saving Grace campaign and how a change to regulation could make dentistry a better place. Whilst
The GDC’s proposal to default to remote hearings ‘could potentially compromise fairness’, according to an indemnity provider. The MMDUS has warned that the plans could
Holding all GDC hearings remotely would disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The DDU made
We hear from a practice owner who explains why the current approach to ARF deadlines is having an ‘irreversible’ impact on those in dentistry. It
Calls are being made for urgent reform to the overseas registration exam to help boost the dental workforce. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is
As the GDC hits the headlines once again, Simon Thackery wonders if this is the only road the regulator has ever known. Recently I seem
Dental therapist Ibrahim Numan discusses why change to GDC regulation is needed to protect the profession and prevent unnecessary registration removals. We all know how
An indemnifier has written to the GDC urging it to reconsider its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that said an aspect of professional
‘It’s important that we make more efforts to humanise dentistry’ – after just missing the ARF payment deadline in 2022, one dentist explains how it
