Coroner Demands GDC Action After Registrant Suicide

Coroner Demands GDC Action After Registrant Suicide

With each week more similarities emerge between the shocking behaviour of the Post Office towards its sub postmasters, and the shocking behaviour of the GDC towards its registrants. A Coroner who has investigated the death of a dentist, has now produced a report that in any organisation with a shred of decency, should have resulted in the immediate investigation and suspension of personnel.

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Back To the Future with Recall Intervals

Back To the Future with Recall Intervals

The recent budget relies on economic growth that is by no means certain. The dental recovery plan also takes for granted future ‘wins’ for the dental economy. One of the major sources of extra capacity is to be achieved by squeezing regular attenders out of NHS dental practice diaries. This should then make spaces available for those with emergencies and those who have been unable to secure appointments, in turn reducing the pressure on both MP’s postbags and A&E departments. 

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