GDC clarifies its position on indemnity

The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued the attached statement on indemnity, following the implementation of its new Standards. This states that there ‘are no new requirements, nor have any requirements changed’ and that ‘registrants are not required to have their own policy and/or defence organisation membership.’ However the GDCs’ priority is to ensure that patients who suffer damage should be able to recover any money to which they might be entitled.

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Fake dentist caught at Excel

At the end of February 2013, London’s Excel centre hosted a trade show called "The Professional Beauty Exhibition". Amongst the exhibitors was a company called ‘Whitening Products’, which operates out of Edinburgh. offering tooth whitening training and services. Nabeel Mohammed was on the stand and when spoken to by GDC investigators unlawfully held himself out as being prepared to practise dentistry.

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Loophole found in Welsh regulations

The Chief Dental Officer for Wales, David Thomas, has confirmed that the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), equivalent of CQC in England, does not have a remit at present to register DCPs or prevent them from providing private dental services within their defined Scope of Practice. Hygienists can therefore set up in private independent practice in Wales without the need for a HIW inspection.

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GPs under pressure from patients with oral health problems

GPs are under pressure from patients seeking advice on oral health issues, according to figures released by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) during Mouth Cancer Action Month.

87% of GPs feel under increasing pressure from patients who are coming to them, rather than their dentists, for oral health related issues
96% of GPs think more should be done to encourage patients to go to their dentist rather than their GP for mouth related health issues

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New evidence of heart disease link to gum disease

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have shown for the first time that as periodontal health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to a clinically significant degree. Findings appear online in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Atherosclerosis through the build-up of plaque, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and death.

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