First prosecution of a tooth whitening trainer

The General Dental Council (GDC), has secured its first prosecution of an illegal tooth whitening training provider. Martyn Collier, sole director of 'Smile Like the Stars Training Limited', was found guilty at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court of two offences of tooth whitening. He was sentenced to a three year conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation of £1,495 to his victims, a £15 victim surcharge and costs to the GDC of £3,500.

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GDPC Chair speaks of concerns over funding and contract reform

Addressing 300 dentists at the conference, the chair of the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC), Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, said there is a huge mismatch between people’s demand for NHS treatment and dentists’ ability to deliver this care, when funding is limited to treating just over half of the population in England.

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Which? finds ‘NHS dentists’ not offering NHS appointments

In recent research Which? found that three in ten (31%) practices turned down their researchers because they didn’t have availability. Of those that did offer them an appointment, 29% couldn’t see us within two weeks, with one surgery saying we could book but we’d be facing a wait of eight to nine months. Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “We want the Competition and Markets Authority to step in and ensure that dentists put the existing rules into practice so that people can easily find out where they can get NHS dentistry.”

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Two dentists in Birthday Honours list

John Milne and Jenny Godson have been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. John Milne retired earlier this year and chairman of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). Jenny Godson is Consultant in Dental Public Health for the North of England.

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Barry Cockcroft to join IDH mydentist

Dr Barry Cockcroft, CBE, is to join the IDH as an adviser to the Board. In an internal announcement that emerged on twitter overnight, he will offer his considerable experience as this business develops and grows.

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BDA will tackle dentists’ stress

The British Dental Association (BDA) has underlined its intention to tackle stress and anxiety in the dental profession. Principal Executive Committee chairman, Mick Armstrong, said: “For too long stress and anxiety in the dental profession have not received the recognition they deserve. We’ve all seen the cost; with friends, colleagues and in our own working lives. Low morale is real issue that can impact on both patients and practitioners, and we are determined to draw a line.”

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First prosecution of a tooth whitening trainer

GDPC Chair speaks of concerns over funding and contract reform

Which? finds ‘NHS dentists’ not offering NHS appointments

Two dentists in Birthday Honours list

Barry Cockcroft to join IDH mydentist

BDA will tackle dentists’ stress

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