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Does the BDA manifesto hit the right note?
The BDA’s manifesto for the General Election won’t reach out to any political parties, Michael Watson says. Last week the BDA…
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‘Urgent action’ needed to stop poor oral health in homeless population
Around 70% of London’s homeless population has lost teeth since becoming homeless, new research has found. A study, by homelessness…
Oral health
Who’s to blame for the poor oral health of London’s homeless?
General dental practitioners should be mobilised to help combat the poor oral health of London’s homeless population, Michael Watson says.…
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BDA is missing the point
The BDA is missing the point of Shifting the balance if it thinks the GDC should refocus on fixing the fitness to…
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NHS England extends orthodontic contract deadline
NHS England has extended its registration deadline for tenders to provide orthodontic services in the south of England. It has…
Orthodontics
BDA tells GDC to focus on fixing fitness to practise process
The British Dental Association (BDA) has told the General Dental Council (GDC) to focus on fixing its fitness to practise processes.…
Dentistry
Dentists and GPs back calls for HPV vaccinations
Dentists and GPs are backing calls to make the HPV vaccination available to all school-aged children. That’s according to a…
Dentistry
Who’s to blame for the confusion over NHS dental charges?
It isn’t the government’s fault that parents don’t realise children’s dental treatment is free, Michael Watson says. Last week the BDA…
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Government not doing enough to promote free dental care for children, BDA says
Only 74% of parents realise check-ups for children under 18 are free, a new report has found. The latest Yougov…
Dentistry
What will Brexit mean for UK dentistry?
As the UK discusses leaving the EU, Michael Watson explains some of the issues that will affect dentists. In the wake…
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Government’s ‘lack of strategy’ on child tooth decay lambasted
The British Dental Association (BDA) has lambasted the government’s lack of strategy to combat the nation’s oral health issues in England,…
Oral health
Satisfaction in NHS dentistry at highest point in nearly two decades
It’s good news for NHS dentistry, as a new survey reveals that the public is satisfied with its services. The…
Dentistry
NHS England announces a 1% pay rise for dentists
NHS England has awarded dentists a pay increase of 1% for 2017/18, after a recommendation by the DDRB. The government…
Dentistry
BDA starts legal proceedings against NHS England
The BDA has started legal proceedings against NHS England for the way it has tendered over £1/2 billion of dental…
Orthodontics
New rules on personal injury claims risk fuelling retention crisis
Changes to the discount rate of personal injury claims could seriously undermine retention, it has been reported. On 28 February,…
Dentistry
‘Frustrating’ contract reform
Seb Evans speaks to Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen about the BDA’s involvement with NHS dental contract reform. Seb Evans (SE): Who’s involved…
Dentistry
Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses
Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…
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BDA calling on Greater Manchester to prioritise oral health
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the next Greater Manchester mayor to prioritise oral health. Greater Manchester currently…
Oral health
Dental amalgam to be phased down, European Parliament agrees
Dental amalgam’s use in dentistry will be gradually phased down, the European Parliament has agreed. The move comes after the United…
Dentistry
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