GDC will not make changes to ARF payments
2020-05-20
The General Dental Council (GDC) will not make changes to ARF payments in response to the COVID-19 crisis, it has confirmed. The council decided not
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What COVID-19 has taught us about whistleblowing
2020-05-11
Bindiya Thakrar explores what the current COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about whistleblowing. When COVID-19 first hit us here in the UK, it was hard
Stability in uncertain times
2020-04-27
John Makin urges dental professionals to regularly check relevant websites to stay up to date with the latest advice. Dental practice has changed dramatically as
GDC Responding to COVID-19: Latest update in uncertain times
2020-04-16
Minimising the burden of time and attention we impose on registrants. Maximising the flexibility of registrants to manage their professional activities in response to the
‘Blow to profession’: GDC says there are ‘limits’ on changes to ARF payments in light of coronavirus
2020-04-09
The GDC has there are ‘very real limits’ on its ability to be flexible over ARF payments in light of the coronavirus crisis. It points
Keep it local
2020-03-30
John Makin remarks on the growing number of complaints coming from other dental professionals. Efforts by the General Dental Council (GDC) to better signpost those
GDC Responding to COVID-19: providing treatment in uncertain times
2020-03-28
This note updates and clarifies GDC guidance in three areas: Dental professionals working in non-dental settings. Remote advice and prescribing. Treatment in dental primary care
GDC encourages remote CPD during coronavirus lockdown
2020-03-24
The General Dental Council (GDC) has relaxed expectations following the announcement of a UK lockdown. Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced new stay-at-home measures in
GDC latest response to COVID-19: regulating in uncertain times
2020-03-24
We know the impact this is having on the profession and the level of challenge and uncertainty involved. Many questions and concerns still remain unanswered,
Dentistry needs true leadership during coronavirus crisis
2020-03-16
The coronavirus outbreak is leaving a lot of questions for dentists, dental teams and practices unanswered, Jeff Sherer says. About six weeks ago I was
UK dentist among latest confirmed cases of coronavirus
2020-03-05
A dentist has been diagnosed with coronavirus following a holiday with his wife. After passing through Milan airport, the man had the case confirmed by
GDC releases statement on coronavirus
2020-03-03
The General Dental Council (GDC) has stated the dental industry will likely face an increased burden if coronavirus continues to spread. In a statement released