Going…Going…Could It Soon Be ‘Gone’ For Amalgam?
From January 1st 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be forbidden across Europe following a vote by the EU Parliament to ban the material.
No comments No commentsThe GDC Standards Steamroller Pushing Forward
Readers may be aware that the GDC have begun work on an update of the Standards expected of registrants. They have been devoting a lot of time and effort to this, including a series of webinars which are open to stakeholders.
Leadsom: Dental Recovery Plan Will Be Published "Very Shortly"
On Tuesday, Labour’s Wes Streeting held the Government to account for its’ role in the rundown of NHS Dentistry contracting. GDPUK’s Guy Tuggle listened in...
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NHS Dental Access Initiative Cannot Fill Its' Appointments
GDPUK has reported regularly upon the access crisis, often with children being unable to see a dentist and patients having to resort to DIY treatment. We have at times been sceptical about whether the modest contractual changes and promotion of skill mix alongside ICB’s increased flexibility would make much difference. But a practice in Shropshire may be a sign of better things to come. Or not.
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Twelve and Counting - ICBs Ignoring the Dental Funding Ringfence
The progressive failure of the ringfence around NHS dental funding is getting worse, with more funds being lost. This includes money that practices were led to believe would be available to help provide much needed extra appointments. The Health Service Journal (HSJ) has found that there are now 12 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) looking to ignore the ringfence.
Read more: Twelve and Counting - ICBs Ignoring the Dental Funding Ringfence
Few Credible Solutions for NHS Dentistry - The Times
The Times ran a story on the problems facing NHS dentistry the day before MP’s competed to offer their solutions, in the latest parliamentary debate. Reading it suggests that MP’s on both sides of the house are still in denial about what sort of service the NHS can provide.
Read more: Few Credible Solutions for NHS Dentistry - The Times
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GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed
Once again, the GDC is in the courts and on the wrong end of criticism for the way it has conducted itself in legal proceedings Baz v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 643 (Admin) (20 March 2025). At the same time, serious failings have been identified in the effectiveness of the non-executive Coun...
Are we heading for the end of mixed practice?
That three lettered blue and white logo over the door and on the website may not be quite the patient magnet that it once was.
GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences
The Court of Appeal says "As always, the touchstone will be the protection of the public" - The GDC makes a successful appeal in immediate orders case .... even if that means individual registrants are prevented from practising by long suspensions.
GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.
A recent FOI request Questions to the Council - Council Meetings - a Freedom of Information request to General Dental Council - WhatDoTheyKnow has thrown up more chaos within the GDC about how it stores and processes data.
High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures
The GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of the confidential nature of Family Court proceedings has led to a brutal judgment of its conduct during the investigation of the fitness to practise of a dental registrant. General Dental Council v KK & Anor [2024] EWHC 3053 (Fam) (25 November 2024)
What is the GDC really doing to prevent future deaths?
November, around Armistice Day is an appropriate time to remember those that have died, so it is timely that the GDC has finally produced its report into deaths that have occurred during fitness to practise investigations GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigati...
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Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries?
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants?
Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?
The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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