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Is it time for a different sort of entrepreneurship?
It’s time the NHS dental system was changed, Alun Rees says. The history of general dental practice is of ‘one-man-bands’:…
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Dental associates get a 1% pay cut
Average profits for associate dentists have dropped by almost 1%, from £68,024 in 2015 to £67,389 in 2016. The National…
Dentistry
‘Frustrating’ contract reform
Seb Evans speaks to Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen about the BDA’s involvement with NHS dental contract reform. Seb Evans (SE): Who’s involved…
Dentistry
More than half of dentists would prefer one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Would a super-watchdog regulator really benefit dentistry, Seb Evans questions. With Jeremy Hunt considering combining all nine health regulators into…
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Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses
Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…
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BDA calling on Greater Manchester to prioritise oral health
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the next Greater Manchester mayor to prioritise oral health. Greater Manchester currently…
Oral health
NHS dental charges in Wales set for above-inflation increases
NHS dental charges in Wales are set to increase above the rate of inflation, the Welsh government has said. In its latest…
Dentistry
CQC announces a drop in fees for dental practices
CQC fees for dental practices will drop £113 for a single-location practice with four chairs to £837 a year. Many other…
Dentistry
Capita failings stop NHS dentists making a livelihood
Dentists are calling on MPs to hold NHS-subcontractor, Capita, to account for its administrative problems. Capita is responsible for providing…
Dentistry
Another Mydentist practice closes
After Mydentist had to close one of its practices in Wales, Michael Watson looks at why this seems to be…
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New discount could lead to jump in compensation payments
Liz Truss, Lord Chancellor, has announced a cut in the discount rate applied to personal injury claims. Rates have dropped…
Dentistry
Are politicians accountable anymore?
Ministers should stop shifting the blame to the NHS, Michael Watson says. A blog from Nicholas Timmins caught my eye…
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Delay in delivering new NHS dental contract affecting 65% of practices
Seb Evans discusses the results from the latest Dentistry.co.uk poll about whether the potential new NHS contract is affecting dental…
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NHS contract reform: are you ready?
We explain everything we currently know about the potential new NHS dental contract. Six months ago, 100 dental practices were…
Dentistry
Jeremy Hunt to consider creating one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Jeremy Hunt is considering merging all nine health regulatory bodies into one ‘super-watchdog’, new reports have claimed. The Health Secretary…
Dentistry
The advice that never was
Michael Watson reports on the Department of Health’s Managing dental services: a guide for commissioners, practices and dentists in England. Last…
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What’s the plan?
If you’re not willing to be open to changes there is no point planning for the future, Alun Rees says. A…
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‘Urgent dental service’ closure piles more pressure on GPs and A&Es
Kentish Town ‘urgent dental service’ is being closed leaving only two hospitals in London capable of dealing with dental issues.…
Dentistry
One rule for one…
The NHS is telling dentists to offer all necessary treatments to patients, but not offering the funding for these services,…
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