All posts tagged GDC
Gossip, girls?
Trying to second guess what direct access means? Head of standards at the GDC, Janet Collins, gives us the lowdown As I’m sure most of you are now aware, the GDC has announced it is removing barriers to direct access …
The ‘kitchen bin’ syndrome
If you plan ahead to keep it fresh and sexy in 2013, then those major changes are in the bag! The new year is renowned for being the time
Get your patients to have their say!
Hygienist and practice owner Christina Chatfield explains why you too should be getting your patients to respond to the GDC consultation on direct access... The General Dental Council has
30 seconds with Julie Rosse
We catch up with the BSDHT’s new president Who has inspired you most in your career? A friend of mine, Jennifer Cowlam, is a dental therapist at the Charles Clifford
Posters remind DCPs of CPD hours
A poster campaign, aimed at reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) of their commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), has been launched by dental regulators. There are less than eight
Tooth whitening and you
Here, Dental Protection provides answers to some commonly asked questions about dento-legal issues connected with tooth whitening and DH&Ts The law relating to tooth whitening will change on 31
Influence the future of dental regulation
Head of Standards at the General Dental Council, Janet Collins, explains why it’s important we all have our say on two key consultations. At the moment, patients must be
Close coupling
Shaun Howe explores the dangers and repercussions of forming relationships with patients We work in a very intimate way with our patients; the relationship of trust that we have
Radio 4 asks : ‘Is dental watchdog fit to practise?’
A radio programme will investigate the workings of the General Dental Council (GDC) next week. Radio 4's Face the Facts series – which looks at UK consumer and social
Dental regulator launches new learning outcomes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its new learning outcomes for dental education with the aim of increasing patient protection and meeting current and future oral health




















