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Government’s track record on self sufficiency ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the government on its commitment for ‘self sufficiency’ within the NHS. Health Secretary…
Dentistry
Government reshuffle means ‘no excuse for unfinished business’
The BDA has said there’s ‘no excuse for unfinished business’ with the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State…
Dentistry
BDA welcomes breakthrough in junior doctors contract row
The BDA has welcomed news of a provisional agreement between junior doctors and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Dentists employed in hospitals on…
Young Dentist
The blame game
Kevin Lewis uses the BDIA’s warnings over buying cheap dental equipment to warn the NHS about continuing to drive down…
Dentistry
Government announces a 5% hike in NHS dental charges
Jeremy Hunt was accused of sneaking out an inflation-busting hike in dental charges when MPs backs were turned. Fees will…
Dentistry
Price, cost and value
Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due…
Dentistry
End to pay progression for NHS dentists
Dentists’ leaders are seeking urgent answers after the Health Secretary announced plans to axe annual pay progression – criticising it…
Dentistry
Jeremy Hunt announces a seven-day-week NHS
Jeremy Hunt has announced plans for a seven-day-week NHS in England during his speech at the King’s Fund recently. The Secretary…
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
BDA calls for action on ‘unfinished business’ with the GDC
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on returning health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to tackle ‘unfinished business’ on professional regulation.…
Dentistry