Unconventional Recruitment Process for New CDOE
There are some very mixed messages about the appointment of England’s new CDO.
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’Smile Together’ has been driving a mobile dental unit (MDU) to Cornish and Devon harbour sides since 2017 and was cited by the Dental Recovery Plan as a model for delivery. As the government proposes to dispatch MDUs to remote communities, GDPUK’sGuy Tuggle speaks with Tracy Wilson of dental group Smile Together, about the initiative.
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Suspended Dentist Threatened To Murder MP
A north London dentist, suspended by the GDC, has been handed a hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act as well as being handed a restraining order.
The People in the Bristol Queue
According to stereotype, the British love to queue. Whether it is for bargains in the sales, tickets to centre court at Wimbledon, or to see a celebrity in the flesh, forming an orderly line is a national talent. It may say something about stoicism and a sense of fair play.
XL Bullys, the ORE and NHS Dentistry
Q. What have XL bully dog concerns and the latest plan to fix the UK dental access crisis got in common?
A. Both issues show the dangers of shoddy and rushed legislation.
GDC Becoming a Two Man Band
It is no secret that the GDC has problems with a high turnover of staff. Whistle-blowers have been poorly treated, and the Council’s rating on Glassdoor is hardly encouraging to would-be employees. Things may not be much better for the ‘Big Beasts’ of Wimpole Street, as yet another member of the Executive Team (ET) heads for the exit.
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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.
High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures
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?
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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