- Details
-
Published: Monday, 13 January 2014 07:31
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1662
The dental charity Bridge2Aid needs to raise at least £50,000 before the end of March 2014 to ensure the charity can continue its vital work. It has been the victim of a sophisticated financial fraud in Tanzania, orchestrated by an organised crime ring. It is also facing a large (70%), drop in funds from its main corporate sponsor.
To donate go to the website: http://www.bridge2aid.org
Read more: Bridge2Aid needs money - urgently
- Details
-
Published: Sunday, 12 January 2014 21:19
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1291
To support the implementation of the new ‘Standards for the Dental Team’, the General Dental Council (GDC) has developed an interactive site with case studies, scenarios and FAQs. 'Focus on Standards' has been designed to help registrants test their knowledge on ‘Standards for the Dental Team’. Learning materials for each of the nine principles are included.
Read more: GDC develops interactive site for its Standards
- Details
-
Published: Saturday, 11 January 2014 16:18
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1787
On 20 December 2013 Hayley Wilding, who didn’t attend Lancaster Magistrates’ Court was found guilty of unlawfully practising dentistry at Vanity Salon on Ulswater Road in Ridge in Lancaster. She was fined a total of £1,350, ordered to pay a £135 victim surcharge and full costs to the GDC of £1862.64. This is the second successful prosecution launched by the GDC since May 2013.
Read more: Lancaster ‘whitener’ prosecuted
- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, 08 January 2014 07:35
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 6384
The 3rd edition Selection Criteria For Dental Radiography brings the FGDP(UK)’s authoritative guidance up to date. Lead Editor Professor Keith Horner said: “Patient and practitioner safety as well as livelihoods are dependent upon following recognised standards. The FGDP(UK) takes its standards setting role very seriously. Dental professionals can’t afford not to keep up to date with these changes.”
Read more: FGDP(UK) publishes revised guidance on dental radiography
- Details
-
Published: Monday, 06 January 2014 07:16
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1764
Academics at Newcastle University have called for tooth loss to be taken more seriously, after new research revealed the full imact it can have on patients' lives. The study, published in the journal Sociology of Health and Illness, found that participants were devastated by their tooth loss which some compared to losing an arm or leg.
Read more: Full emotional impact of tooth loss revealed
- Details
-
Published: Friday, 03 January 2014 10:06
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1796
An audit by the Professional Standards Authority has found that the decisions made by the General Dental Council (GDC) at the initial stages of its Fitness to Practise (FTP) process afford protection to the public. However the report also highlights key areas for further improvement. These relate to record-keeping, timeliness and customer service.
Read more: GDC audited by PSA
- Details
-
Published: Friday, 03 January 2014 10:05
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 867
Professor Don Berwick’s Review called for patient safety to be at the heart of NHS care. The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) welcomes the Review’s recommendations to achieve this central aim. Fiona Erasmus, FGDP Director, says, “The Review highlights the need to support NHS practitioners in developing the skills and confidence to ensure best practice in quality control, quality improvement and quality planning.’
Read more: FGDP(UK) supports Berwick Review
- Details
-
Published: Thursday, 02 January 2014 07:26
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 1404
The BDTA has now officially become the British Dental Industry Association, reflecting the increasing diversity of its membership and its ongoing commitment to actively driving quality standards throughout the industry. The Association represents over 80% of the UK dental industry making it the principal voice for manufacturers and suppliers of dental products and technologies.
Read more: The BDTA is now officially the BDIA
- Details
-
Published: Thursday, 02 January 2014 07:23
-
Written by News Editor
-
Hits: 4508
Tony Kilcoyne’s ‘Big Lie’ letter has been published in the Daily Telegraph, together with an article in its News section, headlined: 'NHS provision on the brink of crisis, ministers are told'. In a response Barry Cockcroft CDO NHS England is quoted as saying that "there is no credible evidence to support the suggestion that there is a 'growing disaster' in NHS dentistry."
Read more: Daily Telegraph publishes ‘Big Lie’ letter
No comments
