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Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry
A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…
Dentistry
Dentists play a vital role in the fight against oral cancer
The Government and health ministers have acknowledged the vital role dentists play in detecting oral cancer. In Thursday’s Westminster Hall debate…
Dentistry
GDC receives damning report from the PSA
The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and personal failings at the organisation. The Professional…
Dentistry
‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform
The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…
Dentistry
Results of the BDA’s PEC announced
The results of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC) have been announced, with Paul Woodhouse winning the UK-wide seat. The…
Dentistry
Recommending dentists’ pay
The DDRB should go back to recommending dentists’ pay, not contract values, Michael Watson says. In February 1949 the House…
Dentistry
Sugar tax backed by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to back moves for a 20% sugar tax on sugary drinks. Although…
Dentistry
Food Standards Scotland calls for a curb on addiction to sugar
Food Standards Scotland has published a reminder of the need to curb our addiction to sugar. This latest reminder comes…
Dentistry
Time-limited contracts slammed
Dentists’ leaders have attacked George Osborne’s plans for ‘time-limited’ contracts and demanded urgent talks. The British Dental Association (BDA) reacted…
Dentistry
Walking in a Wimpole wonderland
Kevin Lewis reflects on a year of mixed fortunes. As we approach the end of another frenetic year, it is…
Dentistry
‘Brave and bold action’ on sugar backed by dentists
Fresh calls have been made for the Government to show leadership on marketing, taxation and reformulation of products containing added sugar.…
Dentistry
BDA warns not to leave oral health off health agenda
The BDA has reminded the Government that oral health should be at the heart of any health planning. This has come…
Dentistry
Record-high ARF levels maintained for 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to maintain the level of the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2016. The GDC…
Dentistry
Is it even possible for dentists to strike?
Realistically, dentists should come to a consensus over how to provide a good service rather than voting to go on…
Dentistry
BDA releases PEC candidates
The British Dental Association (BDA) has released the list of candidates running for this year’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC). Twenty-two…
Dentistry
BDA warns pay cuts will have consequences
Real term cuts to dental pay will have a detrimental effect on patient care, the BDA has said. These calls…
Dentistry
Balloting begins for hospital dentists
The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced that it will commence balloting junior hospital dentists over proposed industrial action. This…
Young Dentist
Calls for strike action from the dental profession
Prominent members of the dental profession should know better than to call for strikes, Michael Watson says. In a couple…
Dentistry
Oral cancer now the 10th most common cancer in men
Oral cancer has now been declared the 10th most common cancer detected in men, according to new figures. The figures,…
Dentistry