The government is embarking on a three months ’public consultation’ the outcome of which could see foreign dentists given the green light to work in the UK without having to first sit onerous exams.
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The former CDO England was fond of catchphrases, and ‘putting the mouth back into the body’ was a telling example. Now a study at Loughborough University has focussed on how dental teams might influence what passes through the mouth and into the body.
If the novelty of First Dates and Love Island has worn off, GDPUK can reveal another unlikely match, with a very contrasting pair bought together over their plans to fix the dental access crisis. A shared enthusiasm for making new dental graduates work in the NHS has bought this oddest of couples together.
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As clinicians and would be patients digest the detail of the government’s Dental Recovery Plan (DRP) which was announced last week, a growing consensus that it ’didn’t go far enough’ was potentially doused in rocket fuel as a social media comment by Jason Wong, the Interim Chief Dental Officer emerged on Tuesday evening (February 13th).
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…
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The GDC is eager to move to online remote Fitness to Practice hearings.
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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.
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.
With assorted teasers, leaks and now a document sent to the BBC ‘in error,’ it seems that the long overdue dental recovery plan really is on its way.
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