BDA

Is it time for Bill Moyes to step down from the GDC?

Seb Evans says, with everything that’s happened at the GDC, enough is enough, Bill Moyes should step down. I must admit…

Dentistry

The whole board at the GDC should resign

Bill Moyes and the GDC should be held to account by the profession in an annual meeting, Michael Watson says.…

Dentistry

Stop publishing letters in The Telegraph

A different method is needed if Tony Kilcoyne is going to make any change, Seb Evans says. One of the stories that…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry letter published in The Telegraph ‘unhelpful’

Tony Kilcoyne’s letter published in The Telegraph was unhelpful to both dentists and NHS dentistry, Michael Watson believes. Last week dentistry hit…

Dentistry

GDC offers advice for those looking to take industrial action

The GDC has issued advice to hospital dentists looking to take industrial action Tuesday 8 January. Despite the British Dental Association (BDA) publicly…

Young Dentist

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