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Wrongly fining people for NHS treatment is putting those on low incomes off going to the dentist, the BDA claims. Almost 370,000 people were fined after being accused of ‘misclaiming’ for free dental care last year. But the British Dental Association (BDA) says many of these fines are down to innocent confusions over paperwork. ‘This huge fall in NHS…
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NHS dentists in England and Wales have seen their salary drop by 0.7% to £68,700, according to the latest NHS Digital results. Scotland was the only home country where self-employed dentists’ salary increased, by 0.1% to £67,800. Dentists in Northern Ireland experienced the biggest drop, by 4.3%, with average salaries for self-employed dentists now at £66,400.…
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Dentists are working longer hours with less annual holiday, according to the latest figures from NHS Digital. There has also been a notable drop in the amount of time dentists spend on clinical work across the UK. Principal dentists have also dropped the amount of time they spend on NHS work during the week. ‘The…
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The Private Dentistry Show, Digital Dentistry Show and Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK are coming to the Olympia on 15 September. These free-to-attend events are all happening under one roof, on one day. Private Dentistry Show The Private Dentistry Show is the only event in the UK purely dedicated to the private sector and the lectures will…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Ban on the sale of energy drinks to children proposed The Government has launched a public consultation on plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. Energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine, linked…
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Dentists are calling for a ban and removal of do-it-yourself braces tutorials posted on Youtube. The calls come amid fears they are encouraging children to try ‘DIY braces’ and causing lasting damage. Some of the videos posted on the video streaming site have received thousands of views. ‘Orthodontics requires great skill and understanding,’ Joe Noar, British Orthodontic Society…
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The Government has launched a public consultation on plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. Energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine, linked to obesity and other health issues, the consultation claims. The consultation asks for views on what age the ban should apply to, with under 16 and under…
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Lyra Dental introduces its all-on-four and all-on-six concepts lecture. The all-on-four and all-on-six clinical solutions have been developed to maximise the use of available bone and to allow for immediate loading, using a minimum of four implants in edentulous jaws. The solutions take the advantage of the benefits of tilting the posterior implants to provide…
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It’s your last chance to register for the Private Dentistry Show, the only show in the UK dedicated to private dentistry. With just over two weeks left until the first Private Dentistry Show, now is your chance to get your name on the list of attendees. At the show you’ll be able to: Gain verifiable…
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Dental Republik has accused dentists of trolling the makers of its new app, saying it has received ‘threatening emails’. The makers of the app claim the dentists getting in touch fear the app will make their lives more difficult. It quotes one of the emails saying: ‘The last thing we need is patients arguing with us about…
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Sarah from FTA Law explains how FTA Law can help all dental practice owners and managers. For more information visit www.fta-law.com.
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Dentsply Sirona’s endodontic solutions prove originality, reliability and innovation will always be a winning formula. As a specialist manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year-old heritage and a reputation for setting new standards in endodontics, Dentsply Sirona knows more than a little about the growing importance of innovation within the dental industry. Maintaining the…
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As we all know, the GDC deadline for completing your recommended CPD hours is in under a week’s time. Don’t panic! We have created a solution to help you comply with the required CPD hours quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. Just call or email 01923 851771 or email cpd@fmc.co.uk and we can provide you with a paper or online journal,…
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The FGDP(UK) has endorsed new advice for dentists on the use of antibiotics against infective endocarditis (IE). New advice from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) says patients at increased risk of IE shouldn’t be offered prophylaxis. However antibiotics may be considered for patients requiring special consideration after consultation with their cardiologist. ‘For over 10 years the recommendations in NICE CG64,…
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https://www.facebook.com/dentistryuk/videos/230769637603723/ Nigel Jones lets us know his thoughts and concerns on the current prototype contract.
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC warns more than 2,000 DCPs about outstanding CPD with a week until deadline More than 2,000 dental care professionals have not submitted their CPD statement with less than a week to go, the GDC claims. The dental regulator says…
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Simplyhealth Professionals is hosting a free NHS webinar and Q&A session today (24 August) at 2:30pm, presented by Len D’Cruz, providing an overview of the current issues affecting NHS dentistry. The complexity and constraints of NHS contracts continue to overshadow dentistry and remain clouded in uncertainty. This webinar will explain these difficulties to clarify the situation, and…
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What information do the banks need? FTA Finance tells you more. For more information visit www.ftafinance.co.uk.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire is calling for better access to dental treatment for residents in care home. The calls come after a new report found a number of hurdles to accessing a dentist in care homes, including: A lack of visiting NHS dentists Poor access to dental surgeries Lack of transport and staff to get to the dentist A…
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