NHS

Are dentists accountable for the level of service they provide for NHS dentistry?

Dentists could be held accountable for the level of service they provide because that’s how the 2006 contract works, Michael Watson says.…

Dentistry

Stop publishing letters in The Telegraph

A different method is needed if Tony Kilcoyne is going to make any change, Seb Evans says. One of the stories that…

Dentistry

Questioning the GDC

After she announced her decision to step down as chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Seb Evans questions Evlynne…

Dentistry

NHS practice values increase while private goodwill values drop

NHS practice sales as a percentage of goodwill have increased while valuations have dropped, according to NASDAL. The National Association of…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry letter published in The Telegraph ‘unhelpful’

Tony Kilcoyne’s letter published in The Telegraph was unhelpful to both dentists and NHS dentistry, Michael Watson believes. Last week dentistry hit…

Dentistry

Perceptions of NHS dentistry

Following publication of the results of the second NHS Confidence Monitor survey commissioned by Practice Plan, a number of well-respected…

Dentistry Features

Cameron hints at sugar tax U-turn

A sugar tax is on the way, David Cameron has hinted – in what appeared to be a dramatic policy…

Dentistry

Chief dental officer responds to letter published in The Telegraph

Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer, has responded to a letter published in The Telegraph. In the letter, written by Tony Kilcoyne and…

Dentistry

NHS dental health system ‘unfit for purpose’

Tony Kilcoyne has raised concerns over the NHS dental service in England calling it ‘unfit for purpose’. In his letter,…

Dentistry

Recommending dentists’ pay

The DDRB should go back to recommending dentists’ pay, not contract values, Michael Watson says. In February 1949 the House…

Dentistry

Time-limited contracts slammed

Dentists’ leaders have attacked George Osborne’s plans for ‘time-limited’ contracts and demanded urgent talks. The British Dental Association (BDA) reacted…

Dentistry

Cognitive behavioural therapy could help overcome dental phobia

CBT could help patients with dental phobia overcome their fear, according to new research from King’s College London. The findings…

Dentistry

Dental contracts in the Chancellor’s sights

Are NHS dental contracts being considered the same as other corporate contracts the Government issues, Michael Watson questions. Now dentists seem to be…

Dentistry

Osbourne promises ‘a better deal’ for dentistry

George Osborne has included NHS dentistry on a hit-list of professions where customers deserve ‘a better deal’. The Chancellor attacked…

Dentistry

Denpro buying scheme launches despite lukewarm reception

The launch of an NHS Scotland scheme, Denpro, to help practices save money will go ahead despite concerns from the…

Dentistry

Is it even possible for dentists to strike?

Realistically, dentists should come to a consensus over how to provide a good service rather than voting to go on…

Dentistry

NHS Contract’s impact on patients tops dentists’ fears

The NHS Contract will impact patients’ ability to get the services they need, is the top concern for most dentists.…

Dentistry

Her Majesty The Queen to attend official opening of dental hospital

Her Majesty The Queen will be officially opening Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry Thursday 19 November. Accompanied by…

Dentistry

Calls for strike action from the dental profession

Prominent members of the dental profession should know better than to call for strikes, Michael Watson says. In a couple…

Dentistry