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Published: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 10:22
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Anglesey. It’s a scenic island. Surrounded by sea, many of its coastal homes have stunning views. It’s steeped in history and is home to some 69,000 residents. It’s also home to a village that boasts the longest name of any in Europe…
Read more: Routine Appointments Suspended For 10,000 Anglesey Patients
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Published: Monday, 12 February 2024 11:09
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The GDC is eager to move to online remote Fitness to Practice hearings.
Read more: Indemnifiers Raise Concerns: GDC Push Remote Hearings
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Published: Friday, 09 February 2024 09:31
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The GDC’s problematic fitness to practise process has become an open sore in their relationship with registrants. Now, another case has emerged showing repeated fundamental failures, letting down not just the dental professional involved, but the public who are denied access as another experienced practitioner departs their service.
Read more: Another Troubling Fitness to Practise Case
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 09:15
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Government health spokespeople have a tricky balancing act when it comes to Oral Cancer. On the one hand they want to support regular screening programmes which aim to identify disease early. A win for everyone, with better treatment outcomes for patients, and potentially lower costs for the NHS. A chance to talk about holistic care and prevention. But also a problem.
Read more: Recalls and the Mouth Cancer Catch 22
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Published: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 10:32
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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There’s growing speculation that the government’s long awaited Dental Recovery Plan (DRP) could be published as soon as this week, although government sources cautioned that it was ’still being finalised’..
Read more: Standby: Dental Plan Could Be Published Within 'Days'
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Published: Monday, 05 February 2024 10:32
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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An indication of changes to come is laid bare by NHS England’s latest ’NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update’ (January 30th) headlined ’New resources published to support dental check-up recall intervals’.
Read more: NHS To Encourage Longer Dental Recall Periods
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Published: Friday, 02 February 2024 09:46
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It was always unlikely that the appeal of direct to consumer (DTC) orthodontics would end with the demise of its highest profile promoters, Smile Direct Club (SDC).
Read more: Are Diamond Whites the Next Smile Direct?