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Exclusive: it’s time that we change dentistry, says chief dental officer
Jason Wong, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, discusses the government’s priorities for dentistry and what it is doing to…
Dentistry
Rakhee Patel appointed deputy chief dental officer for England
Dentist and clinical lecturer Rakhee Patel will take up the post of deputy chief dental officer (CDO) for England. She…
Dentistry
Jason Wong announced as England’s new chief dental officer
Jason Wong has been appointed chief dental officer (CDO) for England by NHS England and the department of health and…
Dentistry
Jason Wong announced as interim chief dental officer (CDO)
Jason Wong has been announced as the interim chief dental officer (CDO) for England, it has been revealed. He will…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 1 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Are dentists being targeted by…
Dentistry
An update from CDO Sara Hurley
Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer for England, has updated the dental team on the NHS contractual changes. She states…
Dentistry
Dental reform consultation – CDO calls for responses from practices
The CDO is calling on practices to help shape the future NHS dentistry model by completing a survey on treatment…
Dentistry Scotland
‘Little meaningful difference’ – profession reacts to NHS dentistry update
The latest announcement on NHS dentistry will ‘make very little meaningful difference’ to practices in the face of staff shortages.…
Dentistry
New SOP unveiled for dentistry in Scotland
A new standard operating procedures (SOP) for dentistry has been revealed for dental teams in Scotland. The chief dental officer…
Dentistry Scotland
Sara Hurley CDO releases update on NHS contract and withdraws SOP
Chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, has updated the dental profession on the latest NHS contract requirements. In a…
Dentistry
Recruitment crisis and contract reform – what Professor Bedi can teach us about his time as CDO
Professor Raman Bedi reflects on the crisis in NHS dentistry 20 years ago and his role as the chief dental…
Dentistry
Scotland appoints three new deputy chief dental officers
Scotland is appointing three new deputy chief dental officers, it has been revealed. The division of the chief dental officer…
Dentistry Scotland
Woman breaks into dental practice and extracts 13 teeth from patient
A woman has been arrested for breaking into a dental practice and pulling out several teeth from an unknowing patient. …
Dentistry
Scotland scraps plan to introduce activity targets for dental practices requiring financial support
The government in Scotland has abandoned plans to introduce activity targets to guarantee practices get financial support. Tom Ferris, the…
Dentistry Scotland
Dentists welcome £5 million investment to help Scottish practices
The Scottish government confirmed £5 million will be allocated to practices to boost investment in ventilation. The funding comes as…
Dentistry Scotland
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental targets…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley urges dental teams to ‘play their part’ following death of Sarah Everard
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley called on dental teams to ‘play their part’ in protecting women in the wake of…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley issues technical warning over FFP3 face mask
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has urged dental teams to read an alert relating to FFP3 masks. A new central…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – dental students in Wales likely to graduate this year
Welsh dental students have been reassured and told they are likely to reach the required standards expected of a graduate…
Young Dentist