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Dentist struck off despite earlier jury acquittal

Details: Published: Monday, 25 November 2013 07:38; Written by News Editor; Hits: 4072

Dentist, Mohammed Ashraf from Bradford, is to appeal against his recent erasure by the GDC following a public hearing into dishonest claims made to the NHS. The charges he faced included inappropriate and dishonest claims and witness interference. Last year he had been acquitted by a Bradford Crown Court jury when he stood trial accused of defrauding the NHS of £10,000.

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Zaki Kanaan elected President of the BACD

Details: Published: Monday, 25 November 2013 07:37; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1409

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has elected Zaki Kanaan as its new President for the term 2013-14. Zaki says: “In my new role as President of the BACD, I hope to continue the good work done by my predecessors by strengthening ties with other societies and organisations so we can offer our members even more opportunities than ever before.”

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Three winners of the Young Dentist Endodontic Award 2013 announced

Details: Published: Thursday, 21 November 2013 07:28; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1956

The three winners of the Young Dentist Endodontic Award 2013 have been announced. This year, all the winners showed exceptional commitment to saving teeth. First place went to Jamie Nelson from Essex, second place to Rupal Shah from Birmingham and third place went to Lydia Harris from Bristol.

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Eddie Crouch interview [part 2]

Details: Published: Tuesday, 19 November 2013 07:28; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2380

In the second part of this interview, Eddie Crouch answers further questions about the pilots, GDPC, LDCs and his own future.

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Eddie Crouch interview [part 1]

Details: Published: Monday, 18 November 2013 15:26; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2316

Eddie Crouch, who recently resigned from the Principal Executive Committee of the British Dental Association, answers questions from GDPUK about his reasons for resigning, the build up to this, what he feels went wrong with the BDA membership offering, and where he will go from here.

Eddie is an orthodontist practising in Birmingham. He remains secretary of Birmingham LDC.

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Unregistered dentist prosecuted in Scotland

Details: Published: Monday, 18 November 2013 07:30; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2742

The General Dental Council (GDC), has helped to bring the first successful case in Scotland for practising while unregistered. The dentist, from Greece, said he had made a ‘stupid mistake’. Ronnie Barogiannis from Aberdeen appeared at the Sheriff Court on 28th August 2013 and pleaded guilty to a breach of Section 38 (1) of the Dentists Act 1984. He was fined £500.

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GPs under pressure from patients with oral health problems

Details: Published: Sunday, 17 November 2013 21:00; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1522

GPs are under pressure from patients seeking advice on oral health issues, according to figures released by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) during Mouth Cancer Action Month.

87% of GPs feel under increasing pressure from patients who are coming to them, rather than their dentists, for oral health related issues
96% of GPs think more should be done to encourage patients to go to their dentist rather than their GP for mouth related health issues

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GDC’s Scope of Practice now online

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 November 2013 07:59; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1620

The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its ‘Scope of Practice’ guidance. This was first published in 2009 and sets out the skills and abilities which each registrant group should have on qualification; and further skills which registrants in each group may go on to develop during the course of their careers. Registrants must only undertake a task or type of treatment or make decisions about a patient’s care if they are sure they have the necessary skills and are appropriately trained and indemnified. The updated version is available on the GDC website.

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Childsmile saves £6 million in Scotland

Details: Published: Tuesday, 12 November 2013 16:02; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1340

A nursery toothbrushing programme has produced a saving to the cost of children’s dental treatment of just over £6million, according to a study carried out by the University of Glasgow. This found that in 2009/10, the toothbrushing initiative had seen the cost of treating dental disease reduce by over 50 per cent since 2001/02. The programme, which began in 2001 and costs around £1.8 million each year, sees every nursery in Scotland offering free, daily, supervised toothbrushing for their children by nursery staff. It is part of the Childsmile programme, which emphasises the importance of toothbrushing and helps parents establish a healthy diet from the earliest stage. A number of nurseries and schools in targeted areas also provide fluoride varnish and toothbrushing in primary one and two.

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