Dangers Of Cut-Price Dentistry Hit The Headlines
The dangers of cut-price dentistry have finally been brought to the attention of the UK general public after an investigation by a national news outlet.
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The British Dental Association Scotland has said that delivering high volumes of care is ‘Simply unsustainable’ after Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Humza Yousaf, sent a devastating letter to dentists, announcing that all the emergency support provided during the pandemic is to be withdrawn on April 1st next year.
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European Backing For Fight Against DIY Orthodontics
The fight against unsafe remote orthodontic treatment has had a massive boost, with Europe-wide support from dental organisations joining together to declare ‘DIY Orthodontics is hazardous for patients.’
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Magazine uncovers disturbing evidence about illegal dental devices
A project to understand how the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is implemented in dentistry started by The Dental Technician (DT) has arrived at the truth: “Regulators take no action if illegally manufactured or imported dental devices are fitted to dental patients”.
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As Backlogs Grow, Mouth Cancer Puts Lives In Danger
As today sees the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the dangers of missed dental appointments due to the pandemic backlog, has hit the news headlines.
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White Socks And Sandals – The Budget And Dentistry, In Full
There was fantastic news for dentists in the budget yesterday…actually…we’re kidding…there wasn’t.
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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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