Recruitment: Where Have All The Dentists Gone?
Dentists are not looking for jobs and there‘s a ‘critical dentist shortage‘ a leading dental organisation, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is claiming.
No comments No commentsRecovery Plan Branded “a complete failure” by the Public Accounts Committee
With a world trade crisis brewing, the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on fixing NHS dentistry may have been a little overlooked. The report on the UK parliament website does not mince its words. “Government‘s attempts to improve access to NHS dentistry have been a complete failure.”
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Oral Health Foundation Rails Against NHS Charges
Independent charity the Oral Health Foundation has launched a stinging attack on the latest increase in NHS dental charges which took effect at the beginning of the month.
Development in Sale of {my}dentist
In 17 years {my}dentist has grown from its genesis of 3 practices in the North West of England to become the largest dental corporate in the world, with nearly 550 Practices across the UK.
Dental Problems Are Not Only In UK
The headline will be familiar to those with even a passing interest in the UK dental scene.
“Hard working families are struggling to cover basic health costs”
Another story speaks of “dental deserts” as well as, “a new surge of tooth decay.”
CQC Wasted £99 million on Failed “Transformation”
GDPUK readers may have seen posts chronicling recent difficulties with the CQC. A failure of the portal required to communicate with the regulator has not been the only challenge.
Read more: CQC Wasted £99 million on Failed “Transformation”
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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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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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