FGDP issues advice on prescribing

Details: Published: Wednesday, 15 January 2014 07:30; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2017

Dental practitioners should only consider the use of antibiotics when the drainage of an acute dental infection cannot be achieved, says the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). The FGDP(UK) is keen to highlight the ineffectiveness of antimicrobials on oral abscesses and the need for practitioners to ensure that they act responsibly to help slow the global development of antibiotic resistance.

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New ‘Dental Practice of the Year’ announced

Details: Published: Wednesday, 15 January 2014 07:29; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1413

The prize of £1,500 was awarded to Church Court Dental Practice of Dumfries, Scotland. The practice principal and his team made the trip down to London to collect their award at this year’s Premier Symposium held at The Shaw Theatre, Pullman St Pancras, London on Saturday 23 November. Dental Protection and schülke have sponsored the new award

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Details of the ninth Young Dentist Conference announced

Details: Published: Wednesday, 15 January 2014 07:28; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1211

The ninth annual Young Dentist Conference will take place at the Royal College of Physicians, London on Saturday 8 February 2014. The event which is jointly organised by Dental Protection, the BDA and BDJ, is specifically directed to the needs of dentists in the early years of their career. To book your place, please contact 020 7399 2914 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Bridge2Aid needs money - urgently

Details: Published: Monday, 13 January 2014 07:31; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1851

The dental charity Bridge2Aid needs to raise at least £50,000 before the end of March 2014 to ensure the charity can continue its vital work. It has been the victim of a sophisticated financial fraud in Tanzania, orchestrated by an organised crime ring. It is also facing a large (70%), drop in funds from its main corporate sponsor.

To donate go to the website: http://www.bridge2aid.org

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GDC develops interactive site for its Standards

Details: Published: Sunday, 12 January 2014 21:19; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1512

To support the implementation of the new ‘Standards for the Dental Team’, the General Dental Council (GDC) has developed an interactive site with case studies, scenarios and FAQs. 'Focus on Standards' has been designed to help registrants test their knowledge on ‘Standards for the Dental Team’. Learning materials for each of the nine principles are included.

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Lancaster ‘whitener’ prosecuted

Details: Published: Saturday, 11 January 2014 16:18; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1978

On 20 December 2013 Hayley Wilding, who didn’t attend Lancaster Magistrates’ Court was found guilty of unlawfully practising dentistry at Vanity Salon on Ulswater Road in Ridge in Lancaster. She was fined a total of £1,350, ordered to pay a £135 victim surcharge and full costs to the GDC of £1862.64. This is the second successful prosecution launched by the GDC since May 2013.

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FGDP(UK) publishes revised guidance on dental radiography

Details: Published: Wednesday, 08 January 2014 07:35; Written by News Editor; Hits: 7062

The 3rd edition Selection Criteria For Dental Radiography brings the FGDP(UK)’s authoritative guidance up to date. Lead Editor Professor Keith Horner said: “Patient and practitioner safety as well as livelihoods are dependent upon following recognised standards. The FGDP(UK) takes its standards setting role very seriously. Dental professionals can’t afford not to keep up to date with these changes.”

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Full emotional impact of tooth loss revealed

Details: Published: Monday, 06 January 2014 07:16; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1967

Academics at Newcastle University have called for tooth loss to be taken more seriously, after new research revealed the full imact it can have on patients' lives. The study, published in the journal Sociology of Health and Illness, found that participants were devastated by their tooth loss which some compared to losing an arm or leg.

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GDC audited by PSA

Details: Published: Friday, 03 January 2014 10:06; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2005

An audit by the Professional Standards Authority has found that the decisions made by the General Dental Council (GDC) at the initial stages of its Fitness to Practise (FTP) process afford protection to the public. However the report also highlights key areas for further improvement. These relate to record-keeping, timeliness and customer service.

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