The General Dental Council (GDC) has released a report exploring the current use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental services and its implications for professionals, patients, and the wider sector.
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The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register has expanded to its largest size in recent years, following the annual renewal period.
Read more: UK Registered Dental Care Professional Numbers Rise Again
The new name is much more fitting, and reflects younger colleagues‘ experience and potential.
Researchers at King‘s College London have developed a groundbreaking toothpaste made from keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, that could repair damaged tooth enamel and prevent decay.
Read more: Toothpaste Made from Hair Could Help Repair Teeth, Say Scientists
John Mew, who has died aged 96, was a British orthodontist best known for developing and promoting “orthotropics,” an alternative philosophy of facial growth and orthodontic treatment.
Read more: John Mew (1928–2025): Orthodontist, and Controversial Figure in British Dentistry
Right now the GDC is asking more from you than just your annual registration fee. There is a rare opportunity for registrants to be heard, but there is a rapidly approaching deadline.