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GDC Reform - more radical than we thought

GDPUK.com has been stunned to learn that the General Dental Council and the General Medical Council have been involved in secret talks to merge the two statutory bodies.

A reliable government insider has told GDPUK that civil servants from the NHS and Whitehall have been mediating in the talks to establish a 'super council' which will carry out all regulatory functions with regard to doctors and dentists in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland). The proposal being discussed is that the GMC and GDC will be scrapped and the current functions administered by the organisations will be taken over by the Universal Medical and Dental Council.

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Middle-aged tooth loss linked to increased coronary heart disease risk

Research presented to the American Heart Association has found that losing two or more teeth during middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Studies have shown that dental health problems, such as periodontal disease and tooth loss, are related to inflammation, diabetes, smoking and consuming less healthy diets.

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Tooth-mounted sensor can detect food content

A tooth-mounted food sensor could wirelessly transmit radio frequency data about the foods you’re eating, reporting on sugar, salt, and alcohol in real-time. The creators, led by biomedical engineer Fiorenzo Omenetto of Tufts University, hope that the device will someday help consumers and researchers make “conclusive links between dietary intake and health.”

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Advertising ban for fruit juices proposed

The vast majority of fruit juices will be banned from advertising aimed at children in a bid to cut down on juvenile obesity and tooth decay, the Government has proposed. Ads for all but the healthiest high-fibre breakfast cereals and most yoghurts should also be banned from ad breaks on children’s television, Public Health England has said.

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BDA reacts to NHS staff pay deal

Speaking about the recent pay deal announced between the NHS and its staff, BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: "We welcome recognition that taking NHS pay restraint to the nth degree is not compatible with a sustainable workforce or patient access. Colleagues are now looking for a sign that government is willing to apply that logic to all parts of the health service.”

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Dentist comes to aid of injured jockey

Jockey Paddy Brennan suffered a severe injury at Chepstow, when his horse, the eight year old Brynmawr smashed the teeth right out of his mouth. Amateur jockey, Sam Waley-Cohen, who runs the Portman dental practices came to the rescue and arranged a dentist at his Cheltenham branch to see the injured jockey, with an impressive result.

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GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed

Stephen Henderson

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...

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GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

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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'.

Stephen Henderson

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.

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

Stephen Henderson

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)

What is the GDC really doing to prevent future deaths?

Stephen Henderson

November, around Armistice Day is an appropriate time to remember those that have died, so it is timely that the GDC has finally produced its report into deaths that have occurred during fitness to practise investigations GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigati...

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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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