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BDA responds to the Cochrane review on fluoridation
The BDA’s scientific and public health experts have responded to the Cochrane Oral Health Review on water fluoridation. Fluoridated water,…
Dentistry
BDA voices its concerns about the General Dental Council
The BDA has voiced its concerns over the poor report the General Dental Council received from PSA recently. The British…
Dentistry
GDC receives poor report from PSA
The PSA has concerns over the performance of the GDC in its annual report on the regulators it oversees. The…
Dentistry
NHS appointments ‘frustratingly difficult’ to get according to Which?
Michael Watson responds to Which? claims that NHS dentists are not offering NHS appointments. Its undercover researchers called 500 dental surgeries advertising…
Dentistry
Childsmile programme saves £5 million in dental treatment
The Scottish Childsmile programme has reportedly reduced dental treatment costs by £5 million a year. The early years scheme, operating…
Dentistry
A trip down memory lane
Last week I paid a visit to the town where I was born and brought up, Caterham in Surrey. It…
Dentistry
The BDA and the BMA stand shoulder to shoulder over cuts at PHE
The BDA and the BMA have responded jointly to the staffing review and suggested restructure at Public Health England (PHE). The decision…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry ‘not fit for purpose’ in 10 years’ time
Seventy-two per cent of dentists believe that NHS dentistry will not be fit for purpose in 10 years’ time. Adding…
Dentistry
BDA claims trade union reform will undermine healthcare professionals
The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised government plans it believes will undermine bargaining powers for healthcare professionals. The Government has…
Dentistry
The Queen’s Speech
It was said of King Charles II that he ‘never said a foolish thing, nor ever did a wise one’.…
Dentistry
BDA asks Cameron to honour pledge on health regulation
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on the Government to issue a timetable on its plans to reform health…
Dentistry
Manchester United
Kevin Lewis reviews how the recent BDA Conference went and how he thinks it might have brought the profession together.…
Dentistry
Calls for judicious use of antibiotics in dentistry
The British Dental Association (BDA) is working with experts to combat the health risks from pathogens resistant to antibiotics. The…
Dentistry
Dental therapists pledge support for ‘anti-sugar’ campaign
The BADT has pledged its support of an anti-sugar campaign from Action on Sugar. The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) believes…
Oral health
Tackling stress and anxiety in the dental profession
The British Dental Association (BDA) has underlined its intention to tackle stress and anxiety in the dental profession. The announcement…
Dentistry
GDC calls for action from Jeremy Hunt on unnecessary fitness to practise cases
Swift action to end unnecessary fitness to practise cases must be a priority for the new Government, the General Dental…
Dentistry
David Cameron fails to mention dentistry
David Cameron called for a ‘completely new approach to public health and preventable diseases’ this morning. He also spoke about measures…
Dentistry
Prototypes ‘unambitious’ and ‘unacceptable’
Professor Jimmy Steele’s comments, highlighting the gulf between his vision for contract reform, and the prototypes, have been welcomed. A…
Dentistry
BDA calls for a joint effort on antimicrobial resistance
The BDA is looking to combat health risks from the growing number of pathogens in dentistry resistant to antibiotics. The decision…
Dentistry
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