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Could NHS IT failures leave dentists short of meeting contractual requirements?
IT failures with the new NHS contract management system could leave dentists failing to meet contractual requirements. The British Dental…
Dentistry
New investigation finds illegal tooth whitening ‘running rampant’
A BBC investigation has revealed the scale of illegal tooth whitening across the west of England. Undercover reporters found one…
Aesthetic dentistry
LGA calls for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks
The BDA has backed councils for their leadership on sugar, after the LGA called for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks. The…
Dentistry
BDA Careers Day – helping young dentists take the next step
Sophie Bracken attended the recent BDA Careers Day event in London, a day specifically designed to help young dentists plan…
Young Dentist
BDA and SDPC voice concerns over unannounced practice inspections
The BDA and SDPC have voiced their disappointment with the Scottish Government over plans to introduce unannounced practice inspections. The…
Dentistry
Dentists tell ministers: don’t cut lifeline for students
The Government risks shutting students from poorer backgrounds out of healthcare professions, the BDA has warned. The warning follows media…
Young Dentist
Child tooth decay crisis discussed by MPs and Ministers
MPs and Ministers discussed Britain’s child tooth decay crisis and ways to tackle the epidemic. The debate on 3 February…
Dentistry
Is it time for Bill Moyes to step down from the GDC?
Seb Evans says, with everything that’s happened at the GDC, enough is enough, Bill Moyes should step down. I must admit…
Dentistry
The whole board at the GDC should resign
Bill Moyes and the GDC should be held to account by the profession in an annual meeting, 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
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
GDC offers advice for those looking to take industrial action
The GDC has issued advice to hospital dentists looking to take industrial action Tuesday 8 January. Despite the British Dental Association (BDA) publicly…
Young Dentist
Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry
A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…
Dentistry
Dentists play a vital role in the fight against oral cancer
The Government and health ministers have acknowledged the vital role dentists play in detecting oral cancer. In Thursday’s Westminster Hall debate…
Dentistry
GDC receives damning report from the PSA
The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and personal failings at the organisation. The Professional…
Dentistry
‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform
The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…
Dentistry
Results of the BDA’s PEC announced
The results of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC) have been announced, with Paul Woodhouse winning the UK-wide seat. The…
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
Sugar tax backed by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to back moves for a 20% sugar tax on sugary drinks. Although…
Dentistry