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GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal applications

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released updated guidance where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register.

Enhancing engagement

Patient engagement supports oral health and promotes practice growth. Being aware of how to better engage with patients is, therefore, mutually beneficial.

Explore grafting techniques

The ADI Masterclass: Soft Tissue Regeneration, in collaboration with the Osteology Foundation, will host Francesco Cairo as part of the exciting speaker line-up.

Suturing techniques masterclass

Rino Burkhardt is a world-renowned clinician who runs a private dental clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, limited to periodontology and implantology. He will speak at the ADI Masterclass – in...

Trio of East Yorkshire NHS dental practices sold

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of three Rejuvadent dental practices in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull in East Yorkshire.

34 million courses of NHS dental treatment delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.

North Devon takes action to address dental provision

North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.

Investigation into the dental recovery plan: College gives evidence

The College of General Dentistry president, Roshni Karia, attended a meeting on August 23, 2024, to help inform a National Audit Office (NAO) investigation into NHS dentistry.

Cheshire private practice sold to a first-time buyer

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Dentist@29 in Northwich, Cheshire.

Total number of registered dental professionals increases

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of previous years.

Dental services in Dumfries and Galloway supported by record number of new students

A record number of trainee dentists are joining the Dumfries and Galloway dental service in 2024 to help address continuing challenges in dental care.

National institute offers funded training programmes to encourage students into research

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has funded universities across 12 regions in England £33.2m to provide research training and engagement programmes for students and early...

A healthy mouth protects your voice

A look at the links between oral and vocal health.

Decision making in endodontics

Mark Allen explains how to avoid the restorative cycle.

Reasons to be cheerful

Abi Greenhough discusses the positive aspects of the current dental practice market.