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A dentist faced a seasonal dilemma when a patient wanted their teeth to resemble fangs.
What conversations should the new government have at the forefront of its mind when considering the needs of dental professionals?
CPD for dental professionals can be a thorny subject, and it can be invaluable to have expert advice and support on your side - as this account of a member facing a GDC hearing shows.
The new government has a daunting to-do list if it is to turn things around for dental professionals and patients, says DDU head John Makin.
How can dental professionals make sure they don't fall foul of the GDC's requirements for CPD and registration?
New curbs on excessive legal costs and a GDC pilot to lessen the burden of fitness to practise investigations are important wins, but the DDU’s work on behalf of the profession doesn't stop there.
Thomas Reynolds, the DDU's head of policy and strategic communications, shines a light on some of our work to champion members' interests with decision-makers.
Patients deserve prompt and fair resolution in the event of a problem - but so too do dental professionals, argues John Makin, head of the DDU.
Addressing members' concerns and confusion over hygienists and therapists treating patients under direct access.