Dental Whistleblowing Is Down, But…
The number of whistleblowing disclosures made to the General Dental Council about dental registrants has fallen markedly since 2021.
No comments No comments“Without this we are lost” Says Major NHS Body
The NHS Confederation is a large membership organisation that supports and speaks for the various bodies that commission and deliver NHS services. Founded in 1990 it is currently led by Matthew Taylor, a heavyweight former political strategist, who was head of policy at 10 Downing Street from 2003 to 2006, as well as a former head of an influential think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research.
GDP’s Fight Continues Against The ‘Transparent’ GDC
The fight to uncover the content of an email sent by the former Chair of the General Dental Council to Council members during the pandemic, has received a significant blow.
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Fact-Checked - DIY Claims Made By MailOnline & Telegraph
Claims made by The Telegraph and the MailOnline about the numbers of Britons who resort to DIY dentistry when they struggle to access NHS dentistry were untrue, a fact-check has shown.
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Dental Defence Union Calls On Government To Prioritise Regulatory Reform, As Dental Protection Reveals High Proportion Of Dentists From Overseas Faced GDC With No Legal Representation
The Dental Defence Union is calling on Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey to make regulatory reform and support for dental professionals “A top healthcare priority for the Government.”
Bad News For Access As Dental Deserts Expand
Improving access to NHS dentistry was to be one of Liz Truss’ priorities for her first 90 days in office. Memorably, the Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey name checked dentistry as one of her ABCD priorities.
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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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02 May 2025
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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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