High Court overturns GDC decision to erase dentist
2023-05-11
The High Court has found that NHS regulations do not forbid ‘top-up’ fees, after the GDC struck off a dentist. The High Court of Justice
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Has the GDC become too close to NHS England?
2023-05-09
Neel Kothari discusses the ‘several issues’ that the General Dental Council (GDC) versus Williams case raised, and questions whether it has become too risky to
Boost morale by restoring confidence in GDC
2023-05-02
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the impact of a government inquiry on professional morale. Fears about NHS ‘dental deserts’ appearing
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 April 2023
2023-04-29
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental profession bites back at claims NHS
GDC introduces new flexible legislation for overseas registration
2023-02-17
Changes have been made to the General Dental Council’s (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration. The new reforms, announced yesterday, replace rules that set
‘Words will be nothing without actions’ – GDC hosts Dental Leadership Network
2023-01-03
Tamara Milanovic attended the General Dental Council’s Dental Leadership Network event to find out what leaders in the profession think about recent GDC updates and
GDC reforms – the proof of the pudding
2022-12-31
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) on whether 2023 will be the year that regulatory processes become fit for purpose. With the
Dentist struck off after secretly filming people on the toilet
2022-12-23
After setting up camera in staff bathrooms to film his colleagues on the toilet, a dentist has been suspended from the GDC register. A dentist
Dental therapist struggling ‘to keep food on the table’ due to GDC delays
2022-12-12
‘It’s been soul destroying’: After missing the GDC registration deadline, a dental therapist has been forced to claim benefits and take up a temporary job
Changes to overseas registration – reaction from the profession
2022-12-04
The dental profession reacts to the consultation outcomes on proposed changes to international GDC registration. The government is in the process of reforming legislation to
Fitness to practise investigations have ‘significant’ negative impact on mental health, says GDC report
2022-11-30
A new GDC-commissioned report into fitness to practise investigations found they had a ‘significant negative impact’ on individuals – despite being ‘largely fair and effective’.
Dentistry CPD 2023 – keep up to date with your recommended topics
2022-11-30
A whole host of articles have been uploaded to Dentistry CPD – covering all the General Dental Council (GDC) recommended topics for 2023. The content,
