English dentists got used to hearing misleading claims by various ministers and spokespeople about the £50 million promised for extra NHS dental appointments in 2022.
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The Prime Minister must have been acutely aware that he needed to get a grip on the various challenges facing the UK. After careful consideration to develop an action plan to turn around the UK, and his party’s fortunes, the PM and his expert advisers have now set out their vision; teach all students maths until they are 18.
It’s well-recognised that habits formed early in life can soon become embedded, and sales and marketing departments are all too aware of the ‘catch ‘em young’ principle.
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In his first blog of the New Year Lord Toby Harris, Chair of the GDC, has asked registrants for some help.
The PSAs latest periodic report on the GDC has now been published & shows that fewer required standards were met this year.
Three dental team members have been included in the New Years Honours list. This is the first of its kind from King Charles, and continues the tradition of recognising those who have served in a wide variety of roles.
The government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has published official statistics looking at the effects the pandemic had on dental access.
Read more: Adult Oral Health Survey: Access During the Pandemic
In June 2022 in the High Court, Mr Justice Ritchie overturned the GDC decision to erase a young dentist. It was the second time in three years that a decision by the Council’s Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) had been overturned in the High Court.
The CQC have announced a delay in the introduction of their new single assessment framework.