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Two thirds of fitness to practise concerns raised against men; Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics ⬇️ dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/06/two… #dentistry #fitnesstopractise

Two thirds of fitness to practise concerns raised against men;

Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics ⬇️ 

dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/06/two…

#dentistry #fitnesstopractise
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We commissioned a review to understand more about how sexual misconduct is experienced by those who work in dentistry or access dental services, their consequences and what we can do about them. Read more: gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/new…

We commissioned a review to understand more about how sexual misconduct is experienced by those who work in dentistry or access dental services, their consequences and what we can do about them. 

Read more: gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/new…
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Attending the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show Dentistry Show in Birmingham on 16 and 17 May? Meet our team at the event, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham. Where to find us: Stand N10 We looking to meeting you at BDCDS25. birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk

Attending the British Dental Conference &amp; Dentistry Show <a href="/dentistryshowCS/">Dentistry Show</a> in Birmingham on 16 and 17 May? 

Meet our team at the event, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham. 

Where to find us: Stand N10

We looking to meeting you at BDCDS25. birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk
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Join us at the the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show Dentistry Show in Birmingham! Mark your diary: Theresa Thorp, our Executive Director for Regulation, will be speaking on a panel discussion titled ‘Fitness to Practice: A Case for Change’. When: 17 May, 9:30.

Join us at the the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show <a href="/dentistryshowCS/">Dentistry Show</a> in Birmingham!

Mark your diary: 

Theresa Thorp, our Executive Director for Regulation, will be speaking on a panel discussion titled ‘Fitness to Practice: A Case for Change’. 

When: 17 May, 9:30.
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Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’; Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting in dentistry ⬇️ dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/07/sex…

Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’;

Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand, amid warnings from the GDC about its under-reporting in dentistry ⬇️ 

dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/07/sex…
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📢It was great to present to 60 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students at Cardiff Dental School School of Dentistry I Ysgol Deintyddiaeth as they begin their dental careers. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Gwych ymuno â 60 o fyfyrwyr blwyddyn olaf BDS Caerdydd wrth iddynt ddechrau eu gyrfaoedd deintyddol. #dentaleducation

📢It was great to present to 60 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students at Cardiff Dental School <a href="/CardiffDental/">School of Dentistry I Ysgol Deintyddiaeth</a> as they begin their dental careers.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Gwych ymuno â 60 o fyfyrwyr blwyddyn olaf BDS Caerdydd wrth iddynt ddechrau eu gyrfaoedd deintyddol. 
#dentaleducation
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A recent report from the GDC has revealed that sexual #misconduct is under-reported in the #profession. The #regulator has called for systemic change to address these unacceptable behaviours. Find out more here: ➡️ ow.ly/tt9Z50VP7mv #safety #dentistry #workplace

A recent report from the <a href="/GDC_UK/">GDC</a> has revealed that sexual #misconduct is under-reported in the #profession.

The #regulator has called for systemic change to address these unacceptable behaviours.

Find out more here:
➡️  ow.ly/tt9Z50VP7mv

#safety #dentistry #workplace
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The GDC has published its annual Fitness to Practise #report, revealing that 18 #dental professionals were removed from the register in 2024. Read the statistics here: ➡️ ow.ly/pLTs50VP8Kg #regulation #regulator #complaint #investigation #fitnesstopractise #dentistry

The <a href="/GDC_UK/">GDC</a> has published its annual Fitness to Practise #report, revealing that 18 #dental professionals were removed from the register in 2024.

Read the statistics here:
➡️ ow.ly/pLTs50VP8Kg

#regulation #regulator #complaint #investigation #fitnesstopractise #dentistry
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The findings of the GDC review into sexual misconduct in dentistry highlight the need for more steps to be taken to ensure such behaviour is recognised, reported and acted on. Read more here: bit.ly/3F1ILMk

The findings of the <a href="/GDC_UK/">GDC</a> review into sexual misconduct in dentistry highlight the need for more steps to be taken to ensure such behaviour is recognised, reported and acted on. Read more here: bit.ly/3F1ILMk
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National Smile Month 2025 kicks off on Monday (12 May). We attended today’s launch of the Oral Health Foundation campaign. 📷 This year’s theme Feed Your Smile highlights the powerful connection between what we eat and the health of our mouths. #SmileMonth

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Dental Protection has urged the GDC to review its fitness to practise processes. This follows a report from the GDC revealing that 33% of 2024 cases were closed with no action. Find out more here: ➡️ ow.ly/P4o850VQSkz #fitnesstopractise #regulation #dentistry #wellbeing

<a href="/MPS_Dental/">Dental Protection</a> has urged the <a href="/GDC_UK/">GDC</a> to review its fitness to practise processes.

This follows a report from the GDC revealing that 33% of 2024 cases were closed with no action.

Find out more here:
➡️  ow.ly/P4o850VQSkz

#fitnesstopractise #regulation #dentistry #wellbeing
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🗓️ Mark your diary: Our Executive Director of Regulation, Theresa Thorp, will be one of the panellists at the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show in Birmingham this Friday and Saturday (16-17 May). Visit our team at Stand N10. #BDCDS25 #dentistryshow

🗓️ Mark your diary: 
Our Executive Director of Regulation, Theresa Thorp, will be one of the panellists at the British Dental Conference &amp; Dentistry Show in Birmingham this Friday and Saturday (16-17 May).

Visit our team at Stand N10. 
#BDCDS25 #dentistryshow
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📣 Join us at the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show on 16 and 17 May! Drop by Stand N10 to connect with our team. We look forward to seeing you at the event! Dentistry Show #dentistryshow #bdcds2025

📣 Join us at the British Dental Conference &amp; Dentistry Show on 16 and 17 May!

Drop by Stand N10 to connect with our team. 

We look forward to seeing you at the event!
<a href="/dentistryshowCS/">Dentistry Show</a> 

#dentistryshow #bdcds2025
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The government has announced plans to reform UK healthcare professional regulators – but has excluded the General Dental Council (GDC), Dentistry reports. dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/14/gdc…

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📢Will you be attending the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show tomorrow and/ or Sat? 🗓️Our annual renewal period for dental care professionals opens on 9 June. Visit Stand N10 to speak to our team about the process and requirements. #BDCDS25 #GDCRenewal2025

📢Will you be attending the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show tomorrow and/ or Sat?

🗓️Our annual renewal period for dental care professionals opens on 9 June. 

Visit Stand N10 to speak to our team about the process and requirements. 
#BDCDS25 #GDCRenewal2025
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📅 Your annual GDC renewal period opens on 9 June 2025. This year’s Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be £96. Want to spread your ARF payments? Set up Direct Debit instalments on eGDC. ✔️Complete our working patterns survey as part of your renewal. #GDCRenewal2025

📅 Your annual GDC renewal period opens on 9 June 2025. This year’s Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be £96.

Want to spread your ARF payments? Set up Direct Debit instalments on eGDC.

✔️Complete our working patterns survey as part of your renewal. 
#GDCRenewal2025
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📅 Your annual GDC renewal period opens on 9 June 2025. This year’s Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be £96. Want to spread your ARF payments? Set up Direct Debit instalments on eGDC. ✔️Complete our working patterns survey as part of your renewal. #GDCRenewal2025

📅 Your annual GDC renewal period opens on 9 June 2025. This year’s Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be £96.

Want to spread your ARF payments? Set up Direct Debit instalments on eGDC.

✔️Complete our working patterns survey as part of your renewal. 
#GDCRenewal2025
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🗓️Attending the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show in Birmingham? Visit our team for a chat today at Stand N10. Our Executive Director of Regulation, Theresa Thorp, will be speaking at 'Fitness to Practise - A Case for Change' tomorrow at 9:30. #BDCDS25 #dentistryshow

🗓️Attending the British Dental Conference &amp; Dentistry Show in Birmingham?

Visit our team for a chat today at Stand N10.

Our Executive Director of Regulation, Theresa Thorp, will be speaking at 'Fitness to Practise - A Case for Change' tomorrow at 9:30.  
#BDCDS25 #dentistryshow
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📢 Our annual renewal period for dental care professionals opens on 9 June. ✔️ For the second year, you will be asked to complete a working patterns survey, with questions about where you work, the type of care you deliver and how many hours you work in a week. #GDCRenewal2025

📢 Our annual renewal period for dental care professionals opens on 9 June.
✔️ For the second year, you will be asked to complete a working patterns survey, with questions about where you work, the type of care you deliver and how many hours you work in a week. 
#GDCRenewal2025