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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,…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

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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