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Scottish goodwill valuations continue to fall

Goodwill valuations and deal values for Scottish dental practices has fallen, according to the latest NASDAL survey. This follows a…

Dentistry

A closer look at Shifting the balance – part two

In part two of his article, Kevin Lewis looks at reflections, illuminations and tales of the unexpected from the GDC’s…

Dentistry

NHS privatisation

The Labour government would look to phase out private contracts and directly employ NHS staff, Michael Watson says. Listening to…

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Sleight of hand

The government is grossly misleading patients over who bears the cost of NHS dental treatments, believes Kevin Lewis. The fact…

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What could a general election mean for dentistry?

After Theresa May announced a snap general election, Michael Watson discusses what this could mean for dentistry. In a surprise…

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Scottish parents told to take more responsibility for children’s oral health

Scottish parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s oral health, a paediatric dentist has said. Professor Nicola Innes,…

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Survey launched asking for your thoughts on NHS dentistry

Practice Plan has announced the launch of its fifth NHS Confidence Monitor, to survey the profession’s attitudes to NHS dentistry.…

Dentistry

Applying a fluoride varnish to children’s teeth could save the NHS millions

A new study has found applying a fluoride varnish to children’s teeth is more effective than applying fissure sealants. The…

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Who’s to blame for the confusion over NHS dental charges?

It isn’t the government’s fault that parents don’t realise children’s dental treatment is free, Michael Watson says. Last week the BDA…

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Government not doing enough to promote free dental care for children, BDA says

Only 74% of parents realise check-ups for children under 18 are free, a new report has found. The latest Yougov…

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NHS England announces a 1% pay rise for dentists

NHS England has awarded dentists a pay increase of 1% for 2017/18, after a recommendation by the DDRB. The government…

Dentistry

Below-inflation pay rise announced for Welsh NHS dentists

The government has announced a below-inflation 1.44% pay rise for Welsh NHS dentists from 1 April. This is inline with…

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The differences between principals’ and associates’ pay

A growing divide between associates’ pay and principals’ pay means calls for unity of the profession will fall on deaf…

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NHS Scotland dentists receive a 1% pay rise

The Scottish government has agreed a 1% pay rise for all NHS Scotland staff in 2017/18. There are also additional…

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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…

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‘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…

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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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