GCD News From Across the Web

One man's junk is another man's treasure

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=2010

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In these trying economic times we are often reminded of how much we waste. We are told that supermarkets throw away thousands of pounds of out-of-date goods everyday. And, high street stores will have ‘end of season’ sales to clear stock. Okay, okay, so we can all do more for the planet in our everyday lives. How and why is this relevant to the dental practice?
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Number of eGDC users surge

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=2009

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More than 2,600 dental care professionals have created accounts on the General Dental Council’s site, eGDC, since its relaunch in April this year.
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This brings the total number of dental professionals who are using the site, first launched last November, to more than 5,200.
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The eGDC site is designed to make registration requirements easy to meet, allowing users to update contact details, pay their annual retention fee and, in the future, submit continuing professional development returns.
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Jimmy Steele's independent review calls for dentistry shake up

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=2007

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Jimmy Steele’s independent review into NHS dentistry is published today (Monday) and is recommending significant changes to the way it is organised.
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AGD addresses concerns about Invisalign proficiency requirements

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=302139&wf=33

In response to member inquiries regarding Align Technology's new proficiency requirements for Invisalign, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is investigating measures to address concerns about the impact of these requirements on general dentists, the organization announced.

Oregon considers dental insurance cuts

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=302141&wf=33

Earlier this month, the Oregon Legislature voted to add 115,000 adults and children to the Oregon Health Plan, but it is now considering cuts to vision and dental services to adults currently on the plan, potentially saving $8.9 million and affecting about 175,000 adults.

U.S. Army increases dental school benefits

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.drbicuspid.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=302140&wf=33

The U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) is increasing the stipend associated with its Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) to $1,992 per month, effective July 1, 2009, according to the AMEDD.

Oral programs challenged in U.S. Senate debate

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.topix.com/business/dental/2009/06/oral-programs-challenged-in-u-s-senate-debate?fromrss=1

Republican senators are trying to strip oral health data collection and sealant provisions, and possibly an oral health awareness campaign, from a bill that would overhaul the U.S. healthcare system. But so far no senator has attacked sections of the bill that would set up pilot programs for midlevel providers and stipulate that health insurance include dental benefits for children.

Historic legislation gives FDA authority to regulate tobacco

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.ada.org/includes/scripts/rss_redirect.asp?articleid=3633

Washington--The U.S. and American Dental Association presidents praised historic legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration new authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing and distribution of tobacco products.

Grant winners lauded at Give Kids A Smile gala

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.ada.org/includes/scripts/rss_redirect.asp?articleid=3631

Washington--Three national organizations will be able to reach more children with oral health care screenings, treatment and education as winners of the 2009 ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Program Growth Grants.

Catalog offers infection control DVD, workbook

1 year 11 weeks ago

http://www.ada.org/includes/scripts/rss_redirect.asp?articleid=3632

Looking for a new way to train staff in current infection control procedures? The ADA Catalog offers Effective Infection Control, a workbook and DVD that features self-paced learning segments.