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The role of the dental nurse
Only when NHS England pays nurses directly will you get a nurse-led clinic, Michael Watson says. At the British Dental Association…
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Extractions under GA leads to five missed school days
Children who require general anaesthetic (GA) to extract decaying teeth miss five days of school. That’s according to a new study published…
Dentistry
Dentists pledge donations to Manchester Arena families
The British Dental Association (BDA) has pledged £5,000 to support the victims of the Manchester attack last week. This promise…
Dentistry
BDA responds to Conservative Party manifesto
In his response to the Conservative Party manifesto, British Dental Association (BDA) chair, Mick Armstrong, said vulnerable patients require more…
Dentistry
The Ten Quid Dentist
With contract values changing, should we now start ending the era of the ‘Ten Quid Dentist’, Alun Rees questions. In…
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BDA launches its manifesto for the General Election
The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out its six-point manifesto for the General Election. It is calling on all parties…
Dentistry
Does the BDA manifesto hit the right note?
The BDA’s manifesto for the General Election won’t reach out to any political parties, Michael Watson says. Last week the BDA…
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‘Urgent action’ needed to stop poor oral health in homeless population
Around 70% of London’s homeless population has lost teeth since becoming homeless, new research has found. A study, by homelessness…
Oral health
Who’s to blame for the poor oral health of London’s homeless?
General dental practitioners should be mobilised to help combat the poor oral health of London’s homeless population, Michael Watson says.…
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BDA is missing the point
The BDA is missing the point of Shifting the balance if it thinks the GDC should refocus on fixing the fitness to…
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NHS England extends orthodontic contract deadline
NHS England has extended its registration deadline for tenders to provide orthodontic services in the south of England. It has…
Orthodontics
BDA tells GDC to focus on fixing fitness to practise process
The British Dental Association (BDA) has told the General Dental Council (GDC) to focus on fixing its fitness to practise processes.…
Dentistry
Dentists and GPs back calls for HPV vaccinations
Dentists and GPs are backing calls to make the HPV vaccination available to all school-aged children. That’s according to a…
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
What will Brexit mean for UK dentistry?
As the UK discusses leaving the EU, Michael Watson explains some of the issues that will affect dentists. In the wake…
Blog
Government’s ‘lack of strategy’ on child tooth decay lambasted
The British Dental Association (BDA) has lambasted the government’s lack of strategy to combat the nation’s oral health issues in England,…
Oral health
Satisfaction in NHS dentistry at highest point in nearly two decades
It’s good news for NHS dentistry, as a new survey reveals that the public is satisfied with its services. The…
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