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Published: Wednesday, 21 June 2023 19:37
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees has at its centre a series of motions proposed by the various LDC’s. Once proposed there is an opportunity to debate them, and then a vote is taken. Members of the General Dental Practice Committee, the professions negotiating team, attend, and it is expected that they will take note of conference decisions.
Read more: LDC Conference Manages Expectations for NHS Dentistry
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Published: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 15:55
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The GDC once again have serious questions to answer, as yet another case shows serious failings in their Fitness to Practice (FtP) processes.
Read more: Another GDC Expert Witness Left Wanting
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Published: Monday, 19 June 2023 18:24
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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The Health & Social Care Committee Inquiry into NHS Dentistry hosted a ‘roundtable’ earlier in June, when it heard evidence from real or would-be patients who have been turned away from the service in their moment of need plus patient organisations.
Read more: Patient Feedback to Parliament Is Not Released
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Published: Saturday, 17 June 2023 20:55
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Boris Johnson’s controversial resignation honours list has dominated the news, and looks set to overshadow a more conventional set of announcements. King Charles III’s first birthday honours list has now been published, and as expected includes a wide range of figures from education, healthcare, the arts, and public service.
Read more: Knighthood and Dental Honours From The King
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Published: Friday, 16 June 2023 09:04
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Ewen McColl, Director of Clinical Dentistry and Deputy Head of School at Peninsula Dental School* (PDS), has been elected Chair of The Association of Dental Hospitals.
Read more: Dental Hospitals Association Elects Ewen McColl To Chair
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Published: Thursday, 15 June 2023 07:40
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Previous years have seen ministers address the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees, but not this year. Both the current Under-Secretary of State, Neil O’Brien, as well as one of his predecessors, declined an invitation to speak to the Conference.
Read more: MP Gives Campaign Advice to Dentistry
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Published: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:18
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Written by Peter Ingle
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One change generally agreed to be for the better at the GDC, was the arrival of Lord Toby Harris as Chair, replacing the deeply unloved William Moyes. Lord Harris frequently refers to his aim to meet registrants and stakeholders on a regular basis, and this includes some dentists.
Read more: GDC Plans Detailed Workforce Survey - Doubts Are Raised
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Published: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 07:40
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Meeting someone for the first time often leads to the “what do you do” question. And the response to, “I’m a dentist” has definitely changed over the years. Dentistry is now news-worthy.
Read more: Dentistry Becomes a Progressive Rallying Point
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