What exactly can we say on social media?
2024-11-04
Neel Kothari explores the potential consequences of online posts and questions whether the GDC’s approach to social media regulation is fair and logical. Over the
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Almost nine in 10 DCPs undertaking clinical work, survey finds
2024-11-01
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published data on DCP (dental care professional) working patterns, including weekly hours and the volume of NHS and private
GDC announces ARF level for 2025
2024-10-25
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will remain unchanged for 2025. This puts the ARF as £621
Will the GDC take dental technology in the right direction?
2024-10-03
General Dental Council (GDC) CEO Tom Whiting recently visited Byrnes Dental Lab to learn more about dental technology – Ashley Byrne shares how it went.
Four in five whistleblowing reports led to regulatory action, GDC reveals
2024-09-30
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2024 annual report on whistleblowing disclosures in dentistry. From 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 the
‘Desire for improvements’ to ORE availability, GDC reveals
2024-09-25
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome of its call for evidence on the structure and operation of the overseas registration examination (ORE).
Prioritise regulatory reform in dentistry, says profession
2024-09-24
Reform of healthcare professional regulation and more wellbeing protection are being called on to be prioritised by the government. The Medical Defence Union, the parent
Calls for GDC to reform regulation to boost morale
2024-09-10
The new government’s rescue agenda for dentistry must include GDC reform says John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU). A fresh start is
GDC announces more dates for overseas registration exam
2024-09-02
Key dates for upcoming overseas registration exam (ORE) sittings have been released, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced today. The GDC said it is working
Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?
2024-08-30
Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have heard of the 10,000-hour rule
GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal from register
2024-08-30
The General Dental Council (GDC) this week released updated guidance for dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns who seek to voluntarily remove themselves from
New path for overseas dentists approved by GDC
2024-08-22
The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of