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News articles

Scotland: New regrading process for specialty dentists announced

A new policy has been introduced to allow specialty doctors and dentists to apply for regrading to the specialist grade if they meet the required criteria

England: Urgent care scheme revised and reopened

NHS England has now revised and reopened applications to its urgent care scheme, following our feedback.

Scotland: New Chief Dental Officer announced

Dr Gillian Leslie brings experience as a practising dentist and business owner.

Chancellor’s call for inquiry into private dentistry utterly perverse

Watchdog pressed by Reeves to investigate pricing and practices.

Sugar Awareness Week 2025: Time to cut through the sweet talk

Learn about key findings and proposals on sugar in an informative webinar, and help raise public awareness.

Minamata Convention decision on phasing out amalgam

Addressing the feasibility of proposed timescales with crucial supply issues, plus debate in parliament.

Northern Ireland: Pay uplift approved

Dentists to receive backdated uplift, with commitments to prioritising future pay awards.

Informative new videos for Mouth Cancer Action Month

Access short videos on detecting and preventing mouth cancer, produced with input from Professor Gerry McKenna, Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Council.

Learning disability and autism training for clinical and administrative staff

Guidance on what members of the practice team need to do for both parts of mandatory Oliver McGowan training.

12 percent ARF hike only adds to pressure on dentists

General Dental Council confirms it will raise the Annual Retention Fees (ARF) by 12.4% in 2026. Every penny of this increase must be justified.

Appalled but not surprised: the reality of illegal tooth whitening

BBC investigation lifts lid on fraudsters endangering patients

Professional bodies demand end to attacks on overseas workforce

Healthcare professionals from ‘international backgrounds, or perceived as ethnically distinct from the majority population, are facing a campaign of anti-migrant rhetoric’

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Blog posts

Scotland: Scandalous waits for dental general anaesthetics must be addressed

Albert Yeung explains why action is needed now to tackle the long waiting times for tooth extractions under general anaesthetic in Scotland.

As a maxillofacial surgeon, I never expected to get mouth cancer myself

Neil Shah shares his unique insight from surviving the very cancer he is trained to operate on.

NHS dentistry: Fund it or lose it

Eddie Crouch on why real reform depends on Ministers turning promises into action.

Time to think about your next mortgage

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, now is the time to review your options.

Northern Ireland: Social connection, support and CPD at branch events

Derek Manson reflects on a busy year and looks forward to the autumn events.

The concerning rise in violence and abuse within the Community Dental Services

Despite treating some of the most vulnerable patients, dentists face increasing threats to personal safety.

SAS dentists as leaders

Anna Dargue, SAS dentist, on raising awareness of the profession and the various roles SAS dentists undertake.

Northern Ireland: What needs to be done for our hospital dental workforce?

Chair of the NI HDSF Darren Johnston on our goals, plus achievements so far in workforce planning, pay, and addressing service delivery gaps.

Shaping care, supporting career paths, and tackling abuse in the CDS

With Community Dental Services across the country facing incredible strain, we came together to chart a future for our service and our vulnerable patients.

Joining the GDPC Private Practice Sub-Committee: My journey to advocacy and connection

New committee member Neelam Prasad reflects on moving into private practice and the value of a support network, mentorship and advocacy.

Northern Ireland: Reflections on GDC engagement

Paul Brennan reflects on a recent roundtable in Belfast with the GDC, outlining the urgent challenges facing dentistry and the need for tailored solutions.

Practising in the UK as an overseas-qualified dentist from Pakistan

Asma Tanweer looks at the differences between dentistry in the UK and Pakistan as an overseas-qualified dentist.

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