Mass Exodus Of Dentists If Restrictions Remain
Nearly half of England’s dentists will likely leave the profession in the next year if the COVID-19 restrictions remain in place.
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The publication of the 2021 Healthwatch report on NHS dentistry has drawn many hysterical headlines in the newspapers, and despair amongst dental professionals.
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Suspended: Dentist Who Breached COVID Rules
A dentist who treated patients immediately after his return from Greece without self-isolating, has had an 18-month Interim Suspension imposed on him by the General Dental Council.
DDU Defeats DLP In Court
A case brought by a claimant who was represented by the Dental Law Partnership, has been successfully defended by the Dental Defence Union.
Autism And Learning Difficulties – Dental Guidance Given
The Chief Dental Officer of England has issued guidance on helping people with autism and learning difficulties with their oral health.
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Gum Health Less Important Than Tooth Whitening - Google Searches
Although it’s a major concern for dental professionals, gum health may not be at the forefront of the public’s consciousness when they are looking for dental answers on the internet.
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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?
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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)
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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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