GDPUK.com - Home

Kevin Lewis Appointed Ambassador at College of General Dentistry

The College of General Dentistry (‘CGDent’) is the first independent college for primary care dentistry in the UK. Serving the public interest in oral health, and engaging the whole dental team, it is building on the achievements of the FGDP(UK) in setting standards for general dental care and leading dental education, and has a vision to achieve Royal College standing.

No comments

s2sdefault

Smile Direct Club and BBC Clash

Direct to consumer (DTC) orthodontics is just the sort of service where the public might hope for some regulation to protect them from possible harm. For some time now the two regulators that supposedly protect the public when it comes to dentistry in the UK, have been remarkably hands off.

No comments

s2sdefault

Toothbrushing Consolation Prize for Dental Deserts

With the dental access crisis continuing, and many of the government’s own MPs demanding that something is done, a variety of measures are being used to try and halt the persistent negative headlines

No comments

s2sdefault

Dental Patients Can Wait Up To Three Years In Scotland

Pick up any newspaper, turn on any radio or television news channel, and the lengthening NHS waiting lists are never more than a news item away.

No comments

s2sdefault

Extra UDAs Without Strings. (Terms and Conditions Apply)

A few hours before scheduled questions in parliament about the NHS dental access crisis, and no doubt by sheer coincidence, the CDO has revealed yet another initiative.

No comments

s2sdefault

GDC Report Slight Increase In Dentist Numbers

Following the annual renewal period for dentists, the GDC has revealed the number that are now on the register. For the third year in a row there has been a slight increase, when compared to the average over the last four years.

No comments

s2sdefault

The GDPUK Blog

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?

Guest Contributors

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...

Latest Forum Posts

GDPUK Tweets

Tweets by @GDPUKcom

Follow GDPUK

Join Us!

If you are a member of the dental profession, dental student or from the allied trades, please register to join us.

It's FREE to join!
Click here

Dental Elf

30 April 2025

No bias. No misinformation. No spin. Just what you need!

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...]

The post Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries? appeared first on National Elf Service.
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...]

The post How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants? appeared first on National Elf Service.
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.

The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures? appeared first on National Elf Service.

Mastodon Mastodon

More Articles ...

The GDPUK Blog

Latest Forum Posts

GDPUK Tweets

Follow GDPUK

Join Us!

Dental Elf

30 April 2025