'Regulation' Blog Posts

• Court ruling impacts on alternative treatment options

  Over the years, the concept of consent has not changed. Providing treatment without consent is still deemed unlawful and can be considered as battery.

  Blog Date 21 July, 2023

• Northern Ireland: Welcome change to RQIA inspections

  Change in frequency of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) inspections is a win for the profession.

  Blog Date 10 May, 2022

• Dental regulation – where are we now?

  Major reform is on the cards for dental regulation, here’s what we find promising and concerning about the proposed changes.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2021

• The recruitment crisis in NHS dentistry needs to be addressed

  We were delighted to see Lord Colwyn addressing the House of Lords last week, raising the issue of the recruitment crisis that NHS dentistry is facing in response to proposed new legislation on public safety and regulation.

  Blog Date 7 November, 2019

• Dental students discuss the future of dental education and more...

  Young Dentist Committee member Amaar Hassan recently went along to the BDA Student Committee/British Dental Students Association meeting to find out what was on the agenda - including the future of dental education, stress, dental regulation, NHS dental contract reform and the issue of sustainability in dentistry.

  Blog Date 22 October, 2019

• Has the GDC finally turned a corner? Annual Retention Fee reduced by a quarter

  The reduction in the GDC's Annual Retention Fee is welcome news, but our regulator still has a way to go in rebuilding the confidence of the dental profession, says Mick Armstrong.

  Blog Date 8 October, 2019

• Five things you need to know about the GDC's recent strategy document

  Our thoughts on the GDC's strategy proposals.

  Blog Date 28 August, 2019

• Too scared to do your job? The challenges facing younger dentists today

  It’s a well-known fact that many patients still fear their dentist. What is perhaps less well known amongst the general public is just how scared many newly-qualified dentists feel about treating their patients, for fear of receiving complaints and the nightmare of ending up in front of an FTP hearing.

  Blog Date 24 July, 2019

• Why its vital that young dentists voices get heard: Nominate yourself for the YDC

  We are now seeking a new representative to fill a vacant seat on the Young Dentists Committee (YDC) and I hope you will consider stepping up and joining us.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2019

• Dentistry's recruitment and retention crisis in Wales: making the case for pay uplifts

  We've asked the pay review body to be bold and to make a recommendation on pay uplifts that will make dentistry a viable and attractive option in Wales.

  Blog Date 3 April, 2019

• Getting a fairer deal for dentists in Scotland: making the case for pay uplifts

  We made the case for dentists working in Scotland to the pay review body, highlighting the key issues facing our profession and the need for change.

  Blog Date 3 April, 2019

• Risk assessments – what you need to know

  What you need to consider when carrying out a practice based risk assessment

  Blog Date 17 January, 2019

• Are you prepared for a medical emergency in your dental practice?

  Practice Management Consultant Harriet Purdie shares some tips for helping ensure your practice is ready to deal with medical emergencies.

  Blog Date 11 December, 2018

• Campaigning for better dental regulation: meeting the GDC in Scotland

  An update on our campaign to ensure dentists in Scotland get regulation that is effective and efficient.

  Blog Date 14 November, 2018

• New powers must begin to address dental policy logjam

  We have written to the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health, calling for urgent sign-off on key decisions relating to dentistry.

  Blog Date 3 October, 2018

• Campaigning for better dental regulation in Scotland

  We continue to campaign for better regulation for the dental profession in Scotland. Find out what we discussed at a recent meeting with the General Dental Council.

  Blog Date 4 July, 2018

• GDPR: one more headache for already overburdened dentists

  Shadow Health Minister, Julie Cooper MP, argues that the requirement for dentists to have a data protection officer is unncessary and places unfair financial and logistical burdens on healthcare professionals.

  Blog Date 17 May, 2018

• GDPR: What young dentists need to know about protecting patients' data

  Nikki Patel takes a look at how the new GDPR legislation might affect you.

  Blog Date 24 April, 2018

• Welsh language regulations in healthcare: realism needed

  Lauren Harrhy explains why the new Welsh language standards regulation will add yet another layer of bureaucracy to the mounting workload of already stressed out dental practice owners.

  Blog Date 15 March, 2018