Older women with perio disease have higher risk of cancer

Older women with perio disease have higher risk of cancer

New research shows that periodontal disease places older women at a heightened risk of several types of cancer, such as oesophageal cancer, breast cancer, and gallbladder cancer, especially in mature women. Jean Wactawski-Wende, from the New York University at Buffalo, who led the research team has, for the first time, investigated the association between gum disease and several types of cancer in women.

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Employment tribunal fees unlawful says Supreme Court

Employment tribunal fees unlawful says Supreme Court

TheUK  Supreme Court has ruled that the government was acting unlawfully and unconstitutionally when it introduced Employment Tribunal fees in 2013 for claims such as unfair dismissal, equal pay and redundancy. The charges of up to £1,200 led to a 70% drop in the number of tribunals in England and Wales and were condemned as impeding access to justice.

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Dentist suspended for using counterfeit dental equipment

Dentist suspended for using counterfeit dental equipment

The recent GDC Fitness to Practise hearing concerning a dentist’s purchase and use of counterfeit dental devices has highlighted the dangers to both patient and professional registration from using counterfeit and non-compliant devices. The GDC’s Professional Conduct Committee determined that the dentist’s registration should be suspended for a period of 3 months.

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Don’t take full course of antibiotics, says BMJ

Don-t take full course of antibiotics, GPs told

According to an article in the BMJ doctors have been advised to stop telling patients to finish the full course of antibiotics as that is driving up antimicrobial resistance. “The antibiotic course has had its day,” argues Martin Llewelyn and colleagues. But Prof Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer, said the public message should remain unchanged until there was further research.

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GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

Stephen Henderson
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.
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GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.

GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.

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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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High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures

High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures

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The GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of the confidential nature of Family Court proceedings has led to a brutal judgment of its conduct during the investigation of the fitness to practise of a dental registrant. General Dental Council v KK & Anor [2024] EWHC 3053 (Fam) (25 November 2024)
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