GDC investigation trying to ‘trick dentists’
2019-11-04
Dental Protection is accusing a GDC investigation of undercover tactics to ‘trick dentists’ into wrong doing. Its concerns stem from a 2016 case where a dental
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GDC reduces Annual Retention Fee
2019-10-03
Following a consultation, the General Dental Council has today announced a reduction of the Annual Retention Fee As a consequence of a consultation on its
Mistrust and mental health issues revealed in survey of dentists
2019-09-14
Eighty-four per cent of NHS dentists believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health, according to the latest Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey. That’s
GDC warns dentists about their CPD
2019-09-12
The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dentists to not be caught out by the ’10 in two rule’. Dentists are required to complete a
GDC closes consultation after receiving 79 responses
2019-08-02
The General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) consultation on its plans over the next three years is now closed. Results from the consultation ‘Working with the dental
GDC looking for views on the future of CPD
2019-07-12
The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking registrants’ views on the future of professional learning and development in dentistry. The regulator claims Shaping the direction of
Checking up on your finances – top five financial questions for dentists
2019-07-05
Magdalena Harding answers the top five questions that dentists ask about their finances. 1. Will I achieve my UDA targets and avoid clawback? If a
Are you struggling to fill your vacancies?
2019-06-27
If you’re struggling to fill vacancies in your practice, Practice Plan is encouraging you to speak out by filling in its survey. The spectre of
Healthcare regulators encourage reflective practice
2019-06-20
Healthcare regulators have joined forces to highlight the benefits of reflective practice among professionals in the healthcare sector. A joint statement – Benefits of becoming a
Last chance to fill in dentistry survey
2019-06-19
There are just a few weeks left for NHS and private dentists to complete the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey. Dentists from both sectors are being
Matthew Hill set to leave the GDC
2019-06-03
Matthew Hill, executive director, strategy, will be leaving the General Dental Council (GDC) in August 2019. Being in the role for four years, Mr Hill
Third of GDC warnings relate to personal conduct
2019-05-14
A third (29%) of warnings issued by the GDC in the last five years relate to personal conduct matters. Of those, three quarters were given
