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Dental nurse figures remained steady in 2019-2021

Despite reports highlighting a drop in NHS dentists, what do GDC figures show when it comes to dental nurses?

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Dentist struck off by GDC for sexually assaulting nurses

A disciplinary panel heard he repeatedly targeted a nurse and sexually assaulted her in 1990s, whilst a second dental nurse said she was touched...

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Joint statement from General Dental Council (GDC) and General Medical Council (GMC) on pandemic pressures

​The statement reads, “We know that registrants will be making difficult decisions around care provision in very challenging circumstances; that...

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GDC publishes stakeholder perceptions research and plans for improvement

The results indicate that overall perceptions of the GDC were more negative (58 per cent) than positive (21 per cent) in 2020, and that views amongst...

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Essex beautician prosecuted for illegal teeth whitening

An Essex beautician is the latest to pay the price for illegal teeth whitening in a crackdown to protect the public and raise awareness of the need to...

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GDC launches quality assurance consultation

A consultation, launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC), is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading...

Opinion

How to cultivate a peaceful dental profession

Trust, empathy and honesty lies at the heart of dental care – but
does your attitude towards workplace colleagues reflect this?

Opinion

How to power up your career ladder

Next year will see a seismic shift in dental education and professional development.

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A look at the BADN conference

​The 2017 National Dental Nursing Conference was held on 17 and 18 November 2017 at the Milton Keynes Hilton.

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Dental reform needs 'close collaboration', says GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC), published Shifting the balance: The GDC’s response to your views and next steps today, marking a significant...

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New findings in GDC Fitness to Practise data

Men are more likely to be involved in a General Dental Council's Fitness to Practise case than women and dentists were significantly over-represented...

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GDC publishes suite of support materials for Enhanced CPD

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a series of guidance documents and templates for dental professionals, ahead of the launch of enhanced...