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Putting the mouth back in the body
Last week’s Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 highlighted some of the biggest health and care issues and developments. One…
Oral health
CDO responds to ‘six-month check-up’ media furore
Sara Hurley has responded to criticisms of her comments at the NHS Health and Care Innovation Expo regarding patient recall intervals, stating that the…
Dentistry
CDO whips up a storm at NHS Expo
The chief dental officer has called for dentistry to be made an integrated member of the NHS family at an…
Dentistry
‘We’re on our own’ after childhood obesity strategy fails to tackle oral health issues
Michael Watson says the profession is on its own after the childhood obesity strategy failed to prioritise oral health. Aesop’s…
Dentistry
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 set to tackle key issues
Taking place over 7-8 September, the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 is set to return to Manchester Central.…
Oral health
The future of orthodontic services
A high level gathering to discuss the transition to future ways of procuring orthodontic services was hosted by the British…
Orthodontics
Sara Hurley tells it straight
After Sara Hurley’s latest talk at the Conference of Local Dental Committees, Michael Watson explains how dentistry is run in…
Dentistry
How did Alistair Burt’s speech go at the BDA Conference?
Alistair Burt’s speech represents a new strategic approach to tackle oral health issues, Michael Watson says. When I arrived in Manchester, I…
Dentistry
Sara Hurley begins series of regional practice visits
Sara Hurley, CDO for England, visited Kimberworth Park Dental Practice in Rotherham as part of a series of regional visits. The…
Dentistry
A commitment to change
Chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, speaks to Julian English about her life, her role, oral health and Melchester…
Dentistry
The BDHF changes its name to the Oral Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation will be changing its name to the Oral Health Foundation from 4 April. The charity believes…
Oral health
Delivering a new approach to NHS dentistry
Sara Hurley is determined to provide a new approach to dental care and oral health, Michael Watson believes. Outside the…
Dentistry
CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy
Sara Hurley has outlined the key themes of her integrated strategy for oral health and dental care. Speaking at the…
Oral health
Rising number of children’s tooth extractions in England
The number of children having their teeth extracted in England has increased, figures from the HSCIC have shown. Numbers rose by…
Dentistry
Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, writes to the dental profession
Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, has written a New Year message to the dental profession. ‘A belated happy…
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
NHS England appoints two new deputy chief dental officers
Janet Clarke and Eric Rooney have been appointed as deputy chief dental officers by NHS England. They will both work…
Dentistry
‘Consider yourself as one’ Sara Hurley, CDO for England, tells dental profession
Distinctive roles within a dental team need to be overlooked if dentistry is to meet the oral health needs of…
Oral health