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Regulatory reform 2021: providing a consultation response (GDC https://www.gdc-uk.org/about-us/our-organisation/regulatory-reform) Original source The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation document, Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public, setting out proposals for reforming the legislation under which each of the healthcare professional regulators operate, including the GDC. Our ambitions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of […]

The Society of British Dental Nurses welcomes this report, we have contributed to the development of the report via the stakeholder groups and our President Fiona Ellwood presented a report from our own small scale survey, the ‘Mouse in The House”. We congratulate Nishma Sharma and the Strategic Oversight Group on this much needed piece

Today the GDC published their updated statement on remote – direct-to-consumer orthodontics, with supporting guidance for dental professionals and information for the public. www.gdc-uk.org The statement is based on three main requirements:  In line with current authoritative clinical guidance, and orthodontic training, clinical judgements about the suitability of a proposed course of orthodontic treatment must be based on a

Published 03/05/21 Effective ventilation is the major environmental factor in dissipating aerosols. Therefore, dental practices may be considering how to assess and, if necessary improve, ventilation in their premises. SDCEP has compiled a summary of currently available information on ventilation, with a focus on advice and information that has relevance for dental facilities. To read

The response to the COVID pandemic has highlighted that dental professionals have a wealth of experience to give to the NHS, not just in the traditional dental setting. It has also further ensured that profession’s insight and advocacy for the patient is valued around the decision making table. We want to nurture and develop this talent. So