A closer look at Shifting the balance – part two

2017-04-24

In part two of his article, Kevin Lewis looks at reflections, illuminations and tales of the unexpected from the GDC’s discussion document, Shifting the balance:

Thinking of recording dental consultations?

2017-04-13

Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, explores the increase in recorded consultations and how these can benefit both patient and dentist. Unsurprisingly, in this

A closer look at Shifting the balance

2017-04-12

Kevin Lewis takes the opportunity to look more closely at the issues raised in the General Dental Council’s discussion document, Shifting the balance: a better,

GDC explains why it is Shifting the balance

2017-04-11

With Ian Brack almost finishing his first year as chief executive of the GDC, Seb Evans went to speak to him about how the last

GDC’s dental education review reveals mixed results

2017-04-05

The GDC’s latest review of dental education has revealed that some education providers are finding it difficult to meet requirements of the Council’s Standards of education. The Annual

GDC looking for dental professionals to join the council

2017-03-07

The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking for two dental professionals to join its council. The two dental professionals will join four new lay members

GDC responds to claims its investigations are causing ‘serious health problems’

2017-03-03

The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals. A DDU investigation found that

GDC investigations leading to serious health problems

2017-03-02

GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey of over 200 dental professionals

BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation

2017-02-28

The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers going forward. A British Dental

Bill Moyes reappointed as General Dental Council chair

2017-02-22

Bill Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by its Privy Council. His appointment as chair will now be extended for another

Jeremy Hunt to consider creating one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator

2017-02-10

Jeremy Hunt is considering merging all nine health regulatory bodies into one ‘super-watchdog’, new reports have claimed. The Health Secretary will be publishing a consultation

GDC launches plans for ‘better’ regulation

2017-01-26

The GDC today launched its discussion document, Shifting the balance, setting out its plans over the next three years. The proposals will shift the focus from enforcement to