GDC Prioritises Refugee Dentists for Exams
The GDC have demonstrated that when they have the will, that they can both deliver on promises, and act quickly.
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The London Assembly has called upon Mayor Sadiq Khan to bring his influence on government to bear and lobby for dental contract reform ‘as a matter of urgency‘.
GDC Steadfast with Sanctions Despite Unravelling FTP Cases
Will the real GDC please stand up.
On the one hand we have talk of the need for trust and transparency as well as outgoing chair, Lord Harris in January 2025 saying that: “Improving FtP processes wherever we can remains a firm priority for the GDC. We know that investigations take a long time and can cause stress and anxiety. Changes made in recent years help, and we have firm plans in place to do more.”
Read more: GDC Steadfast with Sanctions Despite Unravelling FTP Cases
Ultra Processed Foods Accused of Reducing Jaw Size
High consumption of Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) has already been linked to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, mental health issues and some cancers. Now they have been implicated in increasing malocclusions.
Read more: Ultra Processed Foods Accused of Reducing Jaw Size
Chlorhexidine Usage in Dentistry Under Threat
A dental and hospital staple for decades is the subject of multiple press articles raising concerns about its safety. A bill to ban its use is currently under consideration in the Lords.
GDC Plans for 2025
Lord Toby Harris may be stepping down as GDC Chair later this year, but his preview of the council‘s plans for 2025 remains relevant to all registrants. In terms of recent GDC chairs he is by far the ‘biggest beast‘ arriving with a long record of senior public service roles. Indeed, a stated reason for declining the usual second term as GDC chair, is that there are increasing demands upon his time from the new Labour government.
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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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