Following concerns raised with the Professional Standards Authority (the GDC’s regulator) by a whistle-blower about the management and support processes of the General Dental Council’s Investigating Committee, it has decided to carry out an investigation. The report will be sent to the Health Select Committee and published it in due course.
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Prima Dental is delighted to have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in recognition of its substantial growth in overseas trade. A global leader in the design and manufacture of dental drills and precision dental instruments, Gloucester-based Prima Dental engineers over 20 million dental drills a year and exports to over 85 countries.
Staff and patients from the University Dental Hospital of Manchester are the subject of a new observational documentary airing on ITV in mid-June. Programme-makers spent eight weeks at the Dental Hospital which is staffed by Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester’s Dental School.
Read more: ITV documentary to highlight Manchester Dental School
Recently published statistics show that there has been little change in number of patients seen or courses of treatment carried out. The number of courses of treatment rose by 1.1% and the percentage of the population seen rose from 54.7% to 54.9%. But Plaid Cymru said the fact that almost half of adults had not received any treatment highlighted a problem with the number of available NHS dentists.
The General Dental Council has announced that a new survey of more than 1600 patients and members of the public has revealed that 96% of those who visit the dentist once a year are satisfied with the dental care or treatment that they receive. Overall satisfaction with dental care is high, though patients are less confident that poor treatment and care is dealt with effectively.
Read more: Patient confidence in dental care and regulation is high
Dental Protection has published its Annual Review, which this year is named Ability. It explores many of the different factors that impact upon our ability to practise dentistry safely and prompts the reader to consider how best to maintain their professional competence throughout a dental career. The digital version is available with three hours online CPD in 70 countries worldwide where its 64,000 members are based.
The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking to expand its list of clinical advisors and experts who can bring their knowledge, skills and expertise to its fitness to practise (FtP) process. Clinical advisors and experts assist the GDC with these investigations by providing independent clinical advice and opinion. Go to the GDC website to see the role profile and how to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday 27 June 2014.
James Hull, who has amassed Britain's biggest private car collection is selling up for a reported £100 million. He has filled a number of warehouses with a one-of-a-kind motors from the past 80 years. He now owns more than 450 classics, ranging from multi-million pound Jaguars through to Morris Minors.
The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued a statement following the recent consultation on proposed new rules for continuing professional development (CPD). Just over 600 responses were received from a range of individuals and stakeholders, including dental professionals, postgraduate dental deaneries and professional associations. Most agreed with the proposals.