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New Ministerial team announced at Department of Health

Following the general election, Jeremy Hunt was confirmed as Secretary of State for Health. Philip Dunne MP remains as minister of state and Lord O'Shaughnessy as minister in the Lords. Two former ministers, David Mowat and Nicola Blackwood lost their seats in the election and have been replaced by Steve Brine MP and Jackie Doyle-Price MP, both formerly in the Whips Office.

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Oasis takes over vacated practice in Tewkesbury

Oasis Dental Care has taken over an NHS dental clinic in Tewkesbury, that was vacated by My Dentist on March 31st, when the corporate moved out. There were fears that some of its 7,000 patients could struggle to find somewhere else to go to. NHS bosses have responded by arranging for the site to be filled by Oasis.

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Missing Hull woman: dentist husband charged

The husband of a missing Hull woman has appeared in court to face charges. Renata Antczak, 49, was last seen near her home in Hull after dropping her daughter off at school on 25 April. Her dentist husband Majid Mustafa, 47, is accused of conspiracy to administer a noxious substance to Mrs Antczak. Police said they were still treating her disappearance as "a missing person inquiry".

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LDC Conference chaired skilfully and with humour

LDC Conference chaired skilfully and with some humour

Day 2 of this year’s LDC Conference was chaired by Alisdair McKendrick skilfully and with humour. The remaining motions were debated, with full scope for discussion. Chair of BDA GDPC, Henrik Overgaard-Nielson, outlined the work of the committee in the last year. Presentations were also made by John Milne and Professor Nairn Wilson.

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LDCs urged to back Dental Check by One

The essential role of GDPs in making Dental Check by One a reality. Networks of healthcare working together in areas of high need are the future if poor oral health in children is to be tackled, said Claire Stevens, Vice-President and media spokesperson for the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), speaking at the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees in Birmingham on June 8th.

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Lively start to LDC Conference

This year’s LDC Conference opened in Birmingham, chaired by Alisdair McKendrick. Themes that emerged included the poor oral health of some children, problems with the prototype contracts, underfunding and clawback. An innovation, a ‘Question Time’ debate, allowed representatives to question the CDO (England) and GDPC chair amongst others.

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Scope of Practice guidance finally revealed by the GDC: Huge Disappointment and Missed Opportunity

Stephen Henderson

The GDC has revealed its new Scope of Practice Guidance that comes into force on 1st November 2025, replacing the current guidance that has been in place since 2013.

The Late Kevin Lewis - His Dento-Legal Achievements For The Profession

Stephen Henderson

There have been many lovely obituaries written following Kevin’s death on 30th July 2025 celebrating his commitment to dentistry in so many ways. Although these obituaries have all mentioned his time at Dental Protection/Medical Protection Society, where he was Council Member, Dental Adviser and Dir...

Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2

Cat Burford

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

Cat Burford

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

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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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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