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Published: Thursday, 04 July 2013 10:04
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A dentist has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC) following a public hearing into a criminal conviction. The allegations against Werner Richard Muller were heard by the GDC’s Professional Conduct Committee. Mr Muller’s last known registered address was at Fakenham in Norfolk.
Read more: Dentist struck off for dishonesty, false accounting and fraud
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Published: Wednesday, 03 July 2013 10:00
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Applicants to dental foundation training who are on the waiting list for places have been urged by the BDA to keep a close eye on their email accounts from 1 July onwards. That’s when the second round of allocations will take place, and with a limited response window of 48 hours. Candidates who fail to accept the offers within the allocated timeframe will lose their chance of a place for this year and thus be unable to practise in the NHS for the immediate future.
Read more: More Dental Foundation training places to be offered from July 1
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Published: Tuesday, 02 July 2013 12:15
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After three years of adverse reports from its regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown some improvements especially in its fitness to practise procedures. However the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) found that the GDC had not met one of the nine standards and more is expected of the GDC next year.
Read more: GDC given better end of term report
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Published: Monday, 01 July 2013 09:10
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Read more: Dental schools encouraged by high clinical academic numbers
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Published: Friday, 28 June 2013 11:08
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Health Minister, Dr Daniel Poulter, has confirmed that responsibility for out-of-hours dental care is now the responsibility of NHS England, since the closing on PCTs on March 31. In London, calls are forwarded to a dental nurse triage service, which is available 10 pm on Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 10 pm at weekends and on bank holidays.
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Published: Thursday, 27 June 2013 07:47
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Dental Protection reports that the General Dental Council recently chose to demonstrate their awareness of the stress experienced by registrants under investigation by the Council. It is the GDC’s declared intention to address some of the serious issues that are contributing to the levels of stress; such as the long delay before a hearing can proceed, the length of time a hearing can last and the large number of individual allegations brought against a registrant.
Read more: Dental Protection applauds GDC’s stress-busting approach
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Published: Monday, 24 June 2013 10:23
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Smiles Dental is investing £6 million and opening 10 new dental practices in the North of England, creating more than 150 jobs over the next 18 months. CEO Emmet O’Neill said: 'I am excited to be expanding the business at this time and creating new jobs is very satisfying. Our goal is to provide affordable, first-class dentistry to all and to continue the growth and development of the business in the future.'
Read more: Smiles Dental opening 10 new practices in the UK
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Published: Monday, 24 June 2013 10:22
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The BDTA is offering the dental team an opportunity to win a luxury wine tasting and lunch extravaganza for two. When you register for BDTA Dental Showcase 2013, before 31st July you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a wine tasting and champagne lunch for two in Birmingham, the location of this year’s show.
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Published: Monday, 24 June 2013 10:21
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Dental Showcase is re-launching the charity poll for 2013. Dentaid, British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) and Bridge2Aid have again been chosen to receive up to £10,000. When on-line registrations reach 20,000, the BDTA will donate £5,000, shared out between the charities in accordance with your votes. When registrations reach 25,000 BDTA will add another £5,000.
Read more: BDTA Dental Showcase charity poll returns for 2013
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