Dentist struck off for forging patient complaints against colleagues
A dentist has been erased from the GDC register for submitting fake patient complaints as part of fitness to practise referrals against two other dental professionals. The dentist admitted to submitting four documents to the GDC in total, claiming they were complaints against colleagues made by patients. The regulator called this ‘misleading’ and ‘dishonest’ as…
NHS tie-in for new graduates: a fair policy or desperation?
Neel Kothari asks if the proposed NHS tie-in for dentistry graduates is fair and if it will work in practice. Recently the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) set out its NHS 10-Year Health Plan, concluding that the NHS was in ‘critical condition’. Whilst the diagnosis is self-evident, its prescription for change regurgitates many…
MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing
Dental Protection introduces the Thrive at Work project, which will promote mental health and wellbeing in dental professionals worldwide. The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health…
High praise for clear aligner’s multidisciplinary power
For practice owner and general dental practitioner Sanaa Kader, clear aligner treatment is not just about straightening teeth – but a gateway to life-changing multidisciplinary dentistry. Since adopting ClearCorrect at its UK launch in 2007, Dr Sanaa Kader has integrated it into complex treatment plans, combining it with Straumann implants to achieve remarkable results. Sanaa…
ChatGPT limited in answering complex oral health questions, study finds
AMMAN, Jordan: As artificial intelligence continues to expand its role in healthcare, large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to seek health-related information. In dentistry, where patient education is essential and misinformation online is on the rise, it is particularly important to evaluate the reliability of such tools. Given the well-established impact […]
Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI
It is important to recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is not something to be feared: it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, the role of the dentist. By automating time-consuming tasks such as data analysis, diagnostics and administrative work, AI frees up valuable time for dentists to focus on what truly matters: providing […]
Pressure beneath the surface: protecting mental health in the lab
Ashley Byrne explains why dental technicians’ mental health is suffering and how they can seek support to improve it. Let’s be honest. Running a dental lab right now is tough. It’s always been a juggling act but lately, in my role as Dental Lab Association (DLA) communications officer, I am seeing an alarming rise in…
Discover Clarity Portal’s latest updates
Discover the latest updates to the Clarity Portal software for your digital orthodontic treatments. Clarity Portal isn’t just another tool – it’s an intuitive cloud-based system that makes it easy for you to design and link custom treatment options. Clarity Portal features a consistent process to submit, review and manage cases across all digital treatments,…
Dental industry to take on Mount Snowdon for charity
More than 100 senior figures from across the dental industry will take on a charity climb of Mount Snowdon this autumn. The teams will tackle the Snowdon Sunrise Trek on 19 September 2025 to raise funds for international dental charity Bridge2Aid. Organised by Barker PR, the event will see teams from Henry Schein and Optident, GC Medical, Rodericks Dental, EMS Dental…
Becoming an award-winning clinician and educator by 30
Best Young Dentist at the Dentistry Awards 2024, Wiktor Pietraszewski shares his journey to award-winning clinical skills and developing a rubber dam course. Why did you choose dentistry as a career path? I didn’t get into dentistry the conventional way – my predicted grades held me back at interview, and I missed out. I do…