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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
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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Maxed out
Have corporate chains finally maximised profits from NHS dentistry, asks Neel Kothari. Recently one of the largest corporate chains (I…
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Is it too easy to blame parents for children’s poor oral health?
Blaming parents for the condition of their children’s oral health doesn’t consider every part of the problem, Michael Watson says. A…
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Scottish goodwill valuations continue to fall
Goodwill valuations and deal values for Scottish dental practices has fallen, according to the latest NASDAL survey. This follows a…
Dentistry
A closer look at Shifting the balance – part two
In part two of his article, Kevin Lewis looks at reflections, illuminations and tales of the unexpected from the GDC’s…
Dentistry
NHS privatisation
The Labour government would look to phase out private contracts and directly employ NHS staff, Michael Watson says. Listening to…
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Sleight of hand
The government is grossly misleading patients over who bears the cost of NHS dental treatments, believes Kevin Lewis. The fact…
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What could a general election mean for dentistry?
After Theresa May announced a snap general election, Michael Watson discusses what this could mean for dentistry. In a surprise…
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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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