CapVest Private Equity Buys Rodericks
Rodericks Dental Group has been bought by the private equity group CapVest.
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The newspapers and parliamentary debates have recently been full of tales of DIY dentistry. A dentist that feels the need to place his own implant might raise a few eyebrows.
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Let’s Get Serious. The GDC Compares Its FtP With Other Regulators
The GDC has published it’s take on cross-regulatory research into the concept of seriousness in fitness to practise cases. This would imply that the level of perceived seriousness will affect both how far an issues goes down the disciplinary pathway, and also the level of sanction applied.
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Praise For ‘Hero’ Dentist As Tribunal Decides Contents Of GDC Email Will Remain Secret
An Appeals Tribunal has decided that the General Dental Council does not have to reveal the contents of an email sent by former Chair Dr William Moyes to GDC staff during the UK’s dental shutdown in 2020.
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While You Were Working, Dental News You May Have Missed
A round-up of interesting & significant recent dental news that you might have missed.
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The New Rubber Dam?
A team have invented & produced a new device to help dental practices in their safe management of the risks from aerosol borne infections.
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Scope of Practice guidance finally revealed by the GDC: Huge Disappointment and Missed Opportunity
The GDC has revealed its new Scope of Practice Guidance that comes into force on 1st November 2025, replacing the current guidance that has been in place since 2013.
The Late Kevin Lewis - His Dento-Legal Achievements For The Profession
There have been many lovely obituaries written following Kevin’s death on 30th July 2025 celebrating his commitment to dentistry in so many ways. Although these obituaries have all mentioned his time at Dental Protection/Medical Protection Society, where he was Council Member, Dental Adviser and Dir...
Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2
Antarctica is well known for its sastrugi, so none of this came as a surprise. I was aware of the importance of not losing my sense of humour, which would have been all too easy in the maze of ice. On the days where the sun shone, these obstacles were truly beautiful. Weaving my way through them was...
At the Start Line - Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole
This blog has been a long time coming and for that, I can only apologise. I naively thought that a return to the real world without the same demands of training and fundraising, would mean more free time. How wrong I was!
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.
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05 December 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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