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Specialist Lists; is time running out to make your application?
The GDC specialist lists were introduced in the UK in 1998 as a result of developments in European Legislation. European registrants with qualifications in Oral Surgery or Orthodontics gained in a Member State are automatically recognised in any EEA country. This is due to the training standard for these specialisms being regulated by EU law. It is up to individual Member States as to whether...Read More
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6 things you need to know before writing a reference
What is an employee reference? Employee references can contain information regarding an employee’s skills, temperament and ability to undertake the role offered. They can be provided in either a personal capacity, by a colleague or friend, or by an employer on behalf of the company that employed them. The reference can be in writing or given orally; the legal obligations being the same...Read More
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Court proceedings; 5 steps to take to Protect Evidence
The documents you produce in a court case could win or lose it for you. However, you cannot pick and choose what evidence you want the court to see. The duty of disclosure means disclosing documents that help or hinder your claim. Disclosure Process At present, the courts generally require the parties to undertake ‘standard’ disclosure. Standard disclosure requires a party to...Read More
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What does consent mean under the GDPR?
Processing personal data is commonly prohibited, unless it is expressly allowed by law or the person whose data it is has consented to it. Since 25 May 2018, a dentist obtaining consent has to record when and how the patient consented to having their personal data used and stored. Remember you do not need consent for treating patients, but you would for certain types of marketing, such as...Read More
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Who “Owns” Patient Consent for Marketing? The Dental Practice or the Associate?
The GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 have created a new level of protection for patients regarding their personal data and the way that dental practices store and process personal data. However, in this increasingly competitive environment the ability to show case a dentist’s skills is becoming more and more important. Is it possible to balance the patient’s right to privacy against the...Read More
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GDC Orthodontic Specialist List Success
Julia Furley has another success before the GDC’s Specialist List Appeal Panel. Dr P completed an BDS degree in the UK, before moving to Hong Kong to complete a MClinDent in Orthodontics at the prestigious University of Hong Kong, subsequently passing the MOrth at the RCS Edinburgh. Having completed a PhD on an unrelated topic, Dr P returned to the UK to practice in 2017. The original...Read More
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