Sir, thank you for publishing Martin Kelleher's article (BDJ 2020; 229: 225-229). Martin has long been highly respected as an excellent teacher and communicator, and a voice of reason in our profession.

The first part is a truly appalling account of just one problem at the GDC. The second is an excellent reminder that we must not let lawyers overrule common sense in the way we practise. The profession needs a regulator (note not plural) with an understanding of what comprises good dental practice. In the meantime we look to the BDA and its esteemed Journal to continue the fight on behalf of our profession.