The GDC has published the findings from research designed to help the regulator ‘unlock the potential of GDC fitness to practise data’. The multi-method research, conducted by the University of Plymouth, was commissioned by the GDC to examine itsfitness to practise data and processes. Researchers analysed case file data recorded over a five-year period…
A new study reveals societal pressure affects children’s self-esteem, with half of kids saying they have experienced low confidence due to their teeth’s appearance. A staggering 98% of parents recognise dental health’s impact on their kid’s overall confidence. Aquafresh & World-renowned British photographer Rankin have today opened a portrait exhibition to challenge society’s obsession with…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Blackwater Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Surrey. Blackwater Dental Surgery & Implant Centre is a two-surgery mixed-income dental practice located in the busy Surrey suburb of Blackwater. It has been owned by Dr Salwa Shawkat since 1990, when it started as Squat…
Government failure leaves morale among dentists at all-time low, says BDA The British Dental Association has lamented Government’s failure to tackle the growing exodus from the NHS workforce, as new official data shows the numbers are set to mount. Dentists’ Working Patterns, Motivation and Morale data shows morale is now at an all-time low –…
Wesleyan, the specialist financial services mutual, has bolstered its Group executive team with two new appointments and a Board-level promotion, including a new Managing Director for Dental, as it enters the next phase of its ambitious growth strategy. Karen Blatchford joined Wesleyan in February as Managing Director of Dental, Direct and Intermediary Distribution, after eight…
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS CIC) Chief Executive, Helen Paisley, has been recognised by Anglia Ruskin University for outstanding contribution to Public Services in their 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Awards. Helen played a key role in the leadership team who oversaw the transition of CDS CIC from the local NHS Trust to an independent employee-owned…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of one80 Dental in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. one80 Dental is an outstanding private dental practice with an excellent clinical team offering a range of specialist treatments including implantology, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. In addition to the four well-fitted surgeries, the practice houses a…
Professor Albert Leung has been appointed Professor of Dentistry and foundation Head of the new School of Dentistry at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Professor Leung will lead the School of Dentistry in advancing plans to launch a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Subject to regulatory approval and conclusion of agreements with government, the…
As Generation Z embarks on their journey into adulthood, there’s one crucial aspect of their health that can sometimes be overlooked: their gums. With the rise of sugary diets, and increased stress and anxiety levels, teenagers and young adults are increasingly susceptible to gum disease and other oral problems. This is the topic of Gum…
When Sara Hurley vacated the role of Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England in June last year, Jason Wong MBE – deputy CDO at the time – stepped up to fill the void at Interim CDO until a new permanent replacement was named by NHS England and the department of health and social care. On…
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