31 May 2015
A scheme covering Kent, Sussex, and Surrey aims to ensure that dental health becomes a priority for the elderly in care. It has been predicted that by 2020, around 20% of the UK’s population will be 65 or older. As people grow older, many develop physical and/or cognitive disabilities, and need to be cared for […]
27 May 2015
Having a bright smile can be an important factor in improving self-esteem and making a good impression. If you want to keep your pearly whites in tip top condition to keep your smile happy, here are seven tips you can follow for stain-free teeth! 1. Chew sugar-free gum. One way to keep your teeth stains […]
23 May 2015
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency (MHRA) does not believe that the General Dental Council (GDC) should give registrants who break medical devices safety legislation or use illegal suppliers a warning, rather than being reported to the appropriate regulator. When asked how it responds to irregularity over the Statement of Manufacture – to registrants […]
19 May 2015
New recommended continuing professional development (CPD) topics have been introduced into the legal registration requirement. These topics are ‘safeguarding children and young people’ and ‘safeguarding vulnerable adults’. CPD is a legal requirement of registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), and failure to meet the 250 hour requirement (for dentists) or the 150 hour requirement […]
15 May 2015
Recent reports have indicated that there has been an increase of members of the public undertaking DIY dentistry. This is particularly the case in areas with poorer demographics, such as the north-east of England. It was revealed by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) that one in five people admitted that they would carry out […]
11 May 2015
The Health and Social Care Information Centre has recently published the results of the Children’s Dental Health Survey, which has revealed both positives and negatives about the oral health of the nation’s children. The positives include the fact that there have been reductions in the extent and the severity of tooth decay in the teeth […]
07 May 2015
National Smile Month is set to return from May 18 through to June 18 this year, a national campaign to promote good oral health and improve the nation’s smiles. Run by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF), it remains the UK’s biggest dental health campaign, and aims to improve and educate ordinary people on oral […]
03 May 2015
A business man who was prosecuted for selling teeth whitening products has told the General Dental Council (GDC) that it needs to clarify the law which he believes is unclear. Graeme Pattinson pleaded guilty when he appeared before Teesside Magistrates’ Court for breaching dentistry rules following a complaint from a customer, and although he accepted […]
