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Howell’s ex-wife will not be prosecuted

Details: Published: Monday, 02 December 2013 07:58; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1655

The Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that the former wife of dentist Colin Howell, Kyle Jorgensen (47), would be not be facing any charges. A spokesperson said: "The decision was taken not to prosecute in this case because there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction." Ms Jorgensen has been under police investigation since Howell's arrest in January 2009. She told police she kept his double murder secret for over a decade.

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GDC clarifies its position on indemnity

Details: Published: Friday, 29 November 2013 10:04; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1756

The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued the attached statement on indemnity, following the implementation of its new Standards. This states that there ‘are no new requirements, nor have any requirements changed’ and that ‘registrants are not required to have their own policy and/or defence organisation membership.’ However the GDCs’ priority is to ensure that patients who suffer damage should be able to recover any money to which they might be entitled.

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Fake dentist caught at Excel

Details: Published: Thursday, 28 November 2013 07:33; Written by News Editor; Hits: 4810

At the end of February 2013, London’s Excel centre hosted a trade show called "The Professional Beauty Exhibition". Amongst the exhibitors was a company called ‘Whitening Products’, which operates out of Edinburgh. offering tooth whitening training and services. Nabeel Mohammed was on the stand and when spoken to by GDC investigators unlawfully held himself out as being prepared to practise dentistry.

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Loophole found in Welsh regulations

Details: Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2013 18:02; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1734

The Chief Dental Officer for Wales, David Thomas, has confirmed that the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), equivalent of CQC in England, does not have a remit at present to register DCPs or prevent them from providing private dental services within their defined Scope of Practice. Hygienists can therefore set up in private independent practice in Wales without the need for a HIW inspection.

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Dentist struck off despite earlier jury acquittal

Details: Published: Monday, 25 November 2013 07:38; Written by News Editor; Hits: 4416

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: 1706

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: 2312

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: 2712

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: 2627

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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