BDA

Government reshuffle could see changes with the sugar tax

Michael Watson reports on the government reshuffle and explains how it could affect dentistry. Back in 2002 I was working…

Dentistry

Government reshuffle means ‘no excuse for unfinished business’

The BDA has said there’s ‘no excuse for unfinished business’ with the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State…

Dentistry

Jump in the number of dental professionals performing ‘too many’ UDAs

The number of individual dental professionals performing more than 18,000 UDAs in England and Wales has jumped over the past…

Dentistry

NICE oral health guidelines for care homes backed

NICE has published new guidance titled ‘Oral health for adults in care homes’, to improve oral health in care homes.…

Oral health

NHS bursary for hygiene and therapy students to be stopped

The government has announced plans to stop dental hygiene and therapy students of an NHS bursary. Dental therapists, hygienists, nurses,…

Young Dentist

Record registration numbers announced in Scotland

Record numbers of Scottish patients are registered with an NHS dentist, according to the latest figures from ISD Scotland. The…

Dentistry

BDA responds to Brexit vote

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded after Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU). The EU affects dentistry…

Dentistry

Health, justice and the BDA

Sophie Bracken talks to Judith Husband about GDC regulation, her long relationship with the BDA, dentistry at Her Majesty’s pleasure…

Dentistry

Decayed teeth could stop you getting your dream job

Decayed teeth or bad breath could hinder chances of employment according to a new survey. The survey, carried out by…

Dentistry

Dentists call on government to tackle child tooth decay crisis

Dentists attending the Local Dental Committees’ annual conference in Manchester (9-10 June) will call on the government to get to…

Oral health

How did Alistair Burt’s speech go at the BDA Conference?

Alistair Burt’s speech represents a new strategic approach to tackle oral health issues, Michael Watson says.  When I arrived in Manchester, I…

Dentistry

Stuart Johnston new president of the BDA

Stuart Johnston has been announced as the 130th president of the British Dental Association (BDA) at the BDA Conference. He…

Dentistry

Alistair Burt claims child extractions a ‘national scandal’

The number of children going to hospital for dental extractions is a ‘national scandal’, Health Minister, Alistair Burt MP has…

Dentistry

Ministers must do more than just talk about prevention, says BDA

Mick Armstrong, the British Dental Association (BDA) chair, has called on the profession to stand together, and show government the…

Oral health

Scrapping NHS bursaries could have a ‘massive impact’

Scrapping NHS bursaries for students in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions could save £88 million. That’s according to…

Dentistry

Charging migrants for NHS dental treatment

Dental leaders are on a fresh collision course with the government over another attempt to make migrants pay for their NHS…

Dentistry

BDA welcomes breakthrough in junior doctors contract row

The BDA has welcomed news of a provisional agreement between junior doctors and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Dentists employed in hospitals on…

Young Dentist

Have your voice heard in the latest NHS Confidence Monitor

The fourth NHS Confidence Monitor has been launched for dental professionals to have their say on NHS dentistry. The survey…

Dentistry

Dental profession supports calls for HPV vaccinations

HPV vaccinations should be made available to adolescent boys as well as girls, the HPV Action coalition has said. The HPV…

Dentistry