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Regulator names new executive leadership of fitness to practise and registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) is combining its fitness to practise and registration directorates into a regulation directorate, led by a new, recently recruited executive director who joins in...

Celebrating 75 years with good deeds

On July 6, 2024, the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) will celebrate its platinum anniversary, and members are set to give something back in the 365 days leading up to it.

Dental nurse to practice manager: Celebrating 37 years

A local woman hailing from South Ayrshire is celebrating an impressive 37 years of service with Maybole Dental Practice, having cut her teeth at the surgery at the tender age of 16.  

Workforce plan: Union says further steps are needed to improve working conditions

Responding to the publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce plan, Matthew Lee, chief executive of the MDU, the DDU's parent company, said, “The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is a welcome step forward...

President’s commendation and honorary fellowship awards 2023

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the recipients of its second annual award of honorary fellowships and the president’s commendation.

College seeks new trustees

The College of General Dentistry is seeking two trustees – one dental and one independent – to help it in its historic mission to build a future Royal College for Dentistry.

Dental leaders meet to discuss potential system changes

The General Dental Council (GDC) convened the latest Dental Leadership Network to improve understanding of the systems in which the dental sector operates from the perspective of dental professionals.

Medal awarded to Andrew Hadden

Andrew Hadden has been awarded the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent).

Dental society supports free school meals campaign

Jenny Harris, president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) joined a group of supporters of the ‘Free school meals for all’ campaign outside Downing Street on June 29, 2023.

NHS Update: Interim chief dental officer announced

Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, has released a statement to dental teams concerning the future of NHS dentistry’s leadership.

Congratulations to Pynadath George

Dental Update, editorial board member, Pynadath George has recently been elected as president-elect of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).