GDC chief executive Ian Brack to step down
2023-10-23
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced the departure of Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar. Following nearly eight years in the role, he
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Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals
2023-10-13
Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals, and how the very nature of dentistry and its complex regulations can foster them.
Dentist suspended after making ‘sexually motivated’ comment to elderly patient
2023-10-05
A dentist has been suspended for 12 months after making ‘sexually motivated’ comments to an elderly patient. In 2020, reports were received by the GDC
Your social media activity could sabotage your dental career
2023-09-26
Your virtual life may feel distinct from your day-to-day practice – but you are accountable to the regulator for your online activity. This is according
Dentist slams GDC decision to suspend dental nurse for ‘divisive’ posts
2023-09-21
‘It is time for a dose of realism and a return to common sense’ – a dentist has criticised the GDC for suspending a dental
Dental nurse suspended for sharing ‘inappropriate and racially motivated’ posts on Facebook
2023-09-15
A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial groups. The DCP was suspended
Grievances in dentistry – how to effectively avoid escalation
2023-09-14
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Vicky Kitney, lead business partner at Peninsula Business Services, explain how to effectively resolve
GDC launches pilot to ‘improve timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes
2023-09-04
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a pilot to ‘improve proportionality and timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes. Announced today, the GDC is launching
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 August 2023
2023-08-26
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry may not fully recover, BDA
GDC calls for DCPs to meet CPD deadline
2023-08-24
With more than 2,000 yet to do so, the General Dental Council (GDC) has called for dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their CPD statement
GDC reports more registrants and fewer removals in 2023
2023-08-16
The GDC has released new data suggesting that the total number of UK registered dental care professionals has increased this year following the annual review
Dentist suspended for ‘distressing’ harassment of dental nurse
2023-08-02
A dentist who was handed a restraining order after turning up at the home of a dental nurse uninvited has been suspended. The GDC suspended