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Evaluation of the NHS England prototype dental contracts published
The prototype dental contract clinical model works but more needs to be done on the business model, Professor Rooney says. In…
Dentistry
BDA tells GDC to reduce its annual retention fee
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called the GDC’s new consultation on fee setting unacceptable. In its consultation Clear and certain:…
Dentistry
Has outsourcing had its day?
The 2006 dental contract doesn’t work from a financial and business structure, Michael Watson says. Last week dental news was…
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Capita services ‘a long way below an acceptable standard’
The National Audit Office (NAO) has called Capita’s primary care support services ‘a long way below an acceptable standard’. It…
Dentistry
Tooth decay rates amongst children seeing a steady decline
Tooth decay levels in five-year-old children are seeing a steady decline, Public Health England (PHE) claims. The latest figures from the Child…
Oral health
Susie Sanderson inaugurated as BDA president
Susie Sanderson OBE has been announced as the president of the British Dental Association (BDA), succeeding Peter Dyer. Susie was…
Dentistry
GPs not given training to spot dental neglect
GPs are not given the time or training to spot the signs of dental neglect, new research has shown. The…
Dentistry
GDPR exemptions refused by Government
Ministers have refused to make exemptions to the Data Protection Bill for small NHS providers. The British Dental Association (BDA),…
Dentistry
A split decision
The additional money raised by the sugar tax is just going to go back into Government hands and not help…
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NHS practice closures forcing patients into 30-mile round trips
Dental patients from Bury St Edmunds could be facing 30-mile round trips as NHS practices become overwhelmed. The pressure on…
Dentistry
Energy drinks creating an oral health crisis
Energy drinks are helping to create a crisis in children’s tooth decay, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). The…
Oral health
Potential breakthrough on GDPR changes
The British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) amendments to the Data Protection Bill have been suggested to the Government. Changes from the…
Dentistry
Increasing numbers calling 999 for dental problems
The number of people in Bradford calling 999 and 111 for dental problems has been increasing over the last three years.…
Dentistry
Self medication for dental problems increases overdose risks
Self medication from patients unable to access care could lead to an increased risk of overdose, the BDA warns. A…
Dentistry
Dental anxiety could lead to lower income and social isolation
Dental anxiety could lead to feelings of shame, poor self confidence and social isolation, a new study has shown. Published…
Dentistry
Are dental associates really self employed?
Why aren’t associate dentists classed as employed, Michael Watson questions. Last week’s blog by Alun Rees on this site discussed…
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Putting the NHS under the spotlight
In the first of a two-part article, Sophie Hatton reports back from Simplyhealth Professionals’ second ‘If’ roundtable debate, which brought…
Private Practice
You pays your money and they takes their choice
Kevin Lewis looks at how the GDC sets the annual retention fee. My shameless misquote in the above title requires…
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Peter Dyer re-elected as chair of the CCHDS
Peter Dyer has been re-elected as the chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services (CCHDS).…
Dentistry
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