Busy Times for the College of General Dentistry
It has been a busy time for the College of General Dentistry (CGDent), and for those in the profession asking themselves exactly what the college does, there is some important news.
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GDPUK readers will be familiar with the St Pauls Dental Practice in Bristol which after being closed by BUPA became a focus for community activism, and reopened to lengthy queues in 2024.
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Work Starts on Norwich Dental School -- Amid Uncertainties
There have been some remarkably mixed messages about the proposed Norwich Dental School, delivered virtually simultaneously.
In the aftermath of the NHS 10 year plan announcement, the BBC has reported that work on the first phase of a dental school in Norwich has already started, despite needing final approval from the government.
Read more: Work Starts on Norwich Dental School -- Amid Uncertainties
Responses to 10 Year Plan for NHS Dentistry
It has not taken long for organisations with an interest in UK dentistry, to venture their opinions on the NHS 10 year plan in respect of the promised transformation of NHS dental services.
Consultation Announced on NHS Dental Contract Changes
A week is a long time in NHS dentistry, as well as in politics.
The ambitious NHS 10 year plan provided a vision of a service transformed beyond recognition. For dentistry many commentators both applauded its bold ambition whilst insisting that without rapid major changes to implement a new contract, it was unlikely to be achieved.
Read more: Consultation Announced on NHS Dental Contract Changes
Indemnifier Counsels: Caution Telling Patient, Advice Sought
It may be time to add ‘opsec‘ (Operational Security) to the list of dental abbreviations. A leading indemnifier has asked its members facing complaints not to disclose that they are contacting their defence organisation for guidance.
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Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2
Antarctica is well known for its sastrugi, so none of this came as a surprise. I was aware of the importance of not losing my sense of humour, which would have been all too easy in the maze of ice. On the days where the sun shone, these obstacles were truly beautiful. Weaving my way through them was...
At the Start Line - Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole
This blog has been a long time coming and for that, I can only apologise. I naively thought that a return to the real world without the same demands of training and fundraising, would mean more free time. How wrong I was!
GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed
Once again, the GDC is in the courts and on the wrong end of criticism for the way it has conducted itself in legal proceedings Baz v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 643 (Admin) (20 March 2025). At the same time, serious failings have been identified in the effectiveness of the non-executive Coun...
Are we heading for the end of mixed practice?
That three lettered blue and white logo over the door and on the website may not be quite the patient magnet that it once was.
GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences
The Court of Appeal says "As always, the touchstone will be the protection of the public" - The GDC makes a successful appeal in immediate orders case .... even if that means individual registrants are prevented from practising by long suspensions.
GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.
A recent FOI request Questions to the Council - Council Meetings - a Freedom of Information request to General Dental Council - WhatDoTheyKnow has thrown up more chaos within the GDC about how it stores and processes data.
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Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries?
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants?
Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?
The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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