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Oral Evidence To Commons Committee Pulls No Punches – Part Two

In this second article reporting on the oral evidence presented to the Health & Social Care Committee’s Inquiry into NHS Dental Access, GDPUK’s Guy Tuggle reviews the wide ranging topics evaluated by Ian Brack, the Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Dental Council; Dr Abhi Pal, President of the College of General Dentistry; and Malcolm Smith, Chair of HEE’s Advancing Dental Care Review and Dental Education Reform Programme.

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Oral Evidence To Commons Health Committee Pulls No Punches – Part One

‘The can cannot be kicked down the line any further, or could it?’

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Improvements to Fitness to Practise Announced by GDC

When it comes to their management of Fitness to Practise (FTP), the GDC are a remarkably defensive organisation, with an aptitude for deflecting and ignoring criticism. Their recent promotion of claimed improvements in the FTP process should be seen in this context.

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BSPD Welcomes New Book, ‘Oral Health Psychology’

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the insights and recommendations outlined in a new book, ‘Oral Health Psychology’. The book is an international collaboration between dentists and psychologists who draw on scientific research as well as their personal experiences in clinical practice.

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Parliamentary Dental Inquiry Off To A Troubled Start

It might be an exercise in kicking a can down the road, but the parliamentary inquiry into dental care at least showed that the government had recognised that it needed to be seen doing something about the access crisis.

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Some Awkward Questions For Departing CDO

In a remarkable statement the BDA have demanded that allegations of irregular procedures in the funding of a scheme that the Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley is involved with, are and investigated. The allegations relate to the CDO’s complex involvement in the setting up and running, including her directorships, of the University of Suffolk’s dental project. These irregularities would appear to include both funding and appointments.

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GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed

Stephen Henderson

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?

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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

Stephen Henderson

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'.

Stephen Henderson

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

Stephen Henderson

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?

Stephen Henderson

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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