GDC expands tooth whitening duties

Date: 11 July 2008

Dental hygienists and dental therapists can carry out tooth whitening on the prescription of a dentist if they have the necessary additional skills, says the GDC.

Dentists and dental care professionals “must act to protect children and vulnerable adults", says GDC

Date: 09 June 2008

Dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) are well placed to identify possible abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults – and have a responsibility to raise their concerns if they do, says the GDC.

CPD is on the way, says GDC

Date: 06 June 2008

Continuing professional development for dental care professionals – CPD for DCPs – is almost here. The key date is 1 August 2008, when all DCPs should start gathering evidence that they are keeping up to date.

Registration - it isn't too late but the clock's ticking

Date: 04 June 2008

Dental nurses and dental technicians who haven’t yet registered with the GDC, should do so now.

Who is responsible for dental appliances made outside the European Union

Date: 02 June 2008

What responsibilities do registrants have when making dental appliances? Who is accountable for dental appliances made outside the European Union? These are just a couple of the questions that are asked in the new draft standards from the GDC on commissioning and manufacturing dental appliances.