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Published: Friday, 02 January 2015 18:20
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Lead author Dr Tony Kilcoyne of Haworth, West Yorkshire, had a further letter published in the Daily Telegraph on January 2nd, exactly one year to the day after a similar previous one. Some of the contents of the initial letter and the signatories were criticised in the dental media 2014.
The letter raises concerns that the dental system remains unfit for purpose, reminding the public and politicians that action is needed in the opinion of professionals. Should some proper investigation come about in the future, the profession can point back to this document and explain that professional actions were taken, but was anyone really taking note?
Read more: Rotten tooth system letter published
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Published: Friday, 02 January 2015 10:37
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The Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which oversees the work of healthcare regulators, including the GDC, has issued a stinging report as a result of its audit of the initial stages of the fitness to practise process. It said that inadequacies identified in previous years have not been rectified.
Read more: GDC criticised in new audit
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Published: Wednesday, 31 December 2014 00:04
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Five dentists have received honours in the 2015 New Year list. They are:
- CBE: Thomas Raymond (Ray) Watkins – Scotland
- OBE: Elizabeth Jones – London
- MBE: Jennifer Elizabeth Gallagher - London
- MBE: Gillian Davies – Greater Manchester
- BEM: Shazad Saleem - Manchester
Read more: Five dentists honoured in New Year list
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Published: Monday, 29 December 2014 08:32
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The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is asking all dentists to make a New Year’s resolution to view the delivery of dentistry as a team effort. The call comes as a study predicts a sharp hike in demand for dental therapists in the next 10 years. But BADT president, Fiona Sandom, warned that in order for this to work the profession needs dentists to be ‘open minded and embrace the changes within dentistry’ by developing a multi-skilled dental team and delegating tasks to other members.
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Published: Wednesday, 24 December 2014 09:16
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GDPUK wishes all readers, contributors, supporters, sponsors, and advertisers from both the UK dental world and further afield, a peaceful and relaxing holiday season, and a healthy, safe and prosperous year of 2015 ahead.
GDPUK has had its busiest year ever in 2014 and looks forward to topical discussion and many varied opinions in 2015!
Thank you all for contributing to this and we will all enjoy the coming year.
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Published: Tuesday, 23 December 2014 09:32
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Dentists on Jersey are saying that rules on the island are making treatment more expensive. Under 1961 legislation, dental work can only be carried out by qualified dentists, unlike the UK, where simple treatments can be carried out by dental hygienists and therapists more cheaply. Health officials said new rules, which would require the island Government’s approval, are in the process of being drafted.
Read more: Jersey dentists say rules are outdated
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Published: Monday, 22 December 2014 08:04
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The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a special themed issue of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) cantered on ‘novel dental biomaterials and technologies’. Although the Associations have published clinical supplements to the JDR, this is the first special themed issue they have issued.
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Published: Sunday, 21 December 2014 14:17
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The FGDP(UK) believes that the GDC must review its decision to raise the ARF to its current level given that the judicial review has found the ARF consultation to be unlawful. Dean Trevor Ferguson said: “We have shared the concerns of FGDP(UK) members over the significant rise in the ARF, and we are alarmed to learn that this decision was taken on the basis of an unlawful consultation.”
Read more: GDC must review ARF rise, says Faculty
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Published: Friday, 19 December 2014 17:11
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The General Dental Council (GDC) says it has ‘committed’ to promoting 'the duty of candour' to its registrants, students and dental patients. The GDC's Chief Executive and Registrar, Evlynne Gilvarry, said: “Openness and honesty is vital to ensuring a successful relationship between dental professionals and their patients. GDC guidance already very clearly sets out what's expected of dental professionals, but we will be working to strengthen this through new guidance.”
Read more: GDC ‘committed’ to promoting duty of candour
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