Hunt’s Autumn Statement: What’s In It For Your Practice?
At Westminster, speculation is rife that Jeremy Hunt’s days as Chancellor may be numbered.
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No commentsPolitical Parties Jockey to Fix “Bonkers” Dental System
Dentistry, in particular NHS access, has become a newsworthy subject during this government, and risen up the list of voter interests. Unsurprisingly, all parties are keen to let voters know what they plan to do, especially about the access crisis.
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Florida Dentist Found Guilty of Murder.
The trial of Florida dentist Charles Adelson has now concluded, with him being found guilty of a murder that took place in 2014. The Fort Lauderdale periodontist was convicted on three charges: first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation to commit murder.
Ring Fence Blown Over
Storms Babet, Ciaran and Debi have disrupted travel, brought floods and destruction, blew over trees and damaged buildings. Now, we are told, a failure in industrial relations has destroyed a crucial protection for the NHS dental budget.
GDC: Will Change At The Top Change Anything?
The news that Ian Brack is vacating his post as Chief Executive of the General Dental Council (GDC) after a stewardship of almost eight years turned a spotlight on the organisation and the role of its leadership.
Sugar Awareness Week: Unfortunate Timing for the New Health Secretary
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has written to new Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Victoria Atkins. As an organisation whose mission is the improvement of the oral health of children and young people, BSPD has a history of campaigning for, and implementing, improvements in children’s oral health in the UK.
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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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17 June 2025
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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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