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Published: Wednesday, 07 December 2022 07:51
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The GDC is eager to present itself as a modern and responsive regulator. Lately the council has become a regular commissioner of research. Some, such as its pair of studies into the impact of Covid-19 on the dental profession, might be considered somewhat removed to its core duty of maintaining the registers, and in so doing, protecting the public.
Read more: GDC Wriggle Over Registrant Mental Health And FtP
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Published: Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:13
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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As dentistry has returned to pre-pandemic activity levels, the number of patients complaining has also recorded an increase.
Read more: “Get Support Early” Advises DDU - Complaints Rising
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Published: Thursday, 01 December 2022 09:04
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Governments have for many years liked to re-announce proposals or projects. This is based upon the hope that they will spend the money once, but gain several positive headlines.
Read more: Blink And You Missed It. The "New Dental Contract" Has Arrived
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Published: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 21:10
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Written by Peter Ingle
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In the competition for a dentist’s attention, pension provision is up against the kaleidoscope of day-to-day practice, maintaining clinical and ethical knowledge, keeping on the right side of regulators, and paying this month’s bills. The complexity of the NHS pension schemes and the intricacies of private pension plans, do not make them any easier to grasp.
Read more: Pension Changes: What A Difference A Week Makes
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Published: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 07:40
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Discussions about the safety of vaping remain open to the question of what users would be doing, if they did not have the option to vape.
Read more: New Research Shows Link Between Vaping and Caries Risk
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Published: Tuesday, 29 November 2022 07:38
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The recent Practice Plan Webinar looking at the latest NHS England (NHSE) dental contract changes did not make easy viewing for those practices hoping to continue delivering NHS dentistry.
Read more: No Will, No Way - Analysing NHS Contract Changes