CDO

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

‘Completely unacceptable’ – dentist ‘physically assaulted’ in dental practice

A dentist was physically assaulted while working in his dental practice, it has been revealed. Deputy chief dental officer (CDO),…

Dentistry

Deputy CDO Eric Rooney retires from his role

Chief dental officer (CDO) Sara Hurley has paid tribute to her deputy as he steps down from his role. This…

Dentistry

CDO Sara Hurley confirms prioritisation of dental teams for COVID-19 vaccine

The chief dental officer for England has confirmed dental professionals and their teams will be prioritised for a COVID-19 vaccination.…

Dentistry