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GDC launches plans for ‘better’ regulation

The GDC today launched its discussion document, Shifting the balance, setting out its plans over the next three years. The proposals will shift…

Dentistry

BDA Scotland ‘dismayed’ at the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry

The BDA Scotland has expressed dismay at the latest figures showing the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry. Figures…

Dentistry

Over 90% of Scots registered with an NHS dentist

NHS dental registrations in Scotland have jumped by 2 million in the last 10 years, new statistics have shown. Figures show…

Dentistry

CQC brands practice ‘unsafe’

The CQC needs to be more careful with its conclusions and the wording it uses, Michael Watson says. Last week…

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What a difference a year makes…

Over a year after her appointment as CDO for England, Seb Evans speaks to Sara Hurley about how the last…

Dentistry

NHS Scotland seeking more information about practices

NHS Scotland is seeking more information about how dentists in Scotland structure their business affairs. The new NHS Scotland Dental…

Dentistry

Whose fault is it if people cannot see an NHS dentist?

The government may lay the blame at the door of dentists for some patients not being able to access an…

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BDA calls for more urgent care slots for dental patients

The BDA is calling for more in-hours urgent care slots to be commissioned for dental patients to ease pressure on…

Dentistry

Moving oral health higher up the government’s agenda

Oral health would be higher up on the government’s agenda if it knew the financial savings it could make, Seb…

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Dental patients visiting A&E cost the NHS £18 million a year

Dental patients visiting A&E for free dental treatment could be costing the NHS £18 million, a new study has shown. Patients…

Dentistry

The Telegraph letter won’t lead to beneficial changes in NHS dentistry

Ministers admitting to NHS dentistry faults won’t create changes that benefit patients and dentists, Michael Watson says. I do not…

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Is the Daily Telegraph letter really supporting the profession?

We should be supporting the work NHS dentists do, not making wild suggestions like those published recently in the Daily Telegraph, Michael…

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NHS dentistry ‘catastrophically failing the public’

NHS dentistry is ‘catastrophically failing the public’, a letter published in The Telegraph has claimed. The letter, co-written by five specialists…

Dentistry

BDA planning legal action over NHS deductions

The British Dental Association (BDA) is planning legal action over NHS England’s deductions from patient charge revenue. The association has…

Dentistry

Dentists call for change in Welsh NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has made new calls to reform NHS dentistry in Wales. This has come after the…

Dentistry

There is no more money

There could be bad times ahead for dentistry as the NHS attempts to make savings, Michael Watson says. Last week…

Dentistry

BDA hails breakthrough on Performers List problems

Foundation dentists are to receive an extension to formalise their inclusion in the National Performers List in England, it has…

Young Dentist

Ripping yarns

Kevin Lewis highlights the unfair media attention dentists receive compared with other healthcare professionals. Whether you prefer the Australian description…

Dentistry

Are corporate bodies good for dentistry?

After Bupa agreed to acquire Oasis Dental Care recently, Michael Watson questions whether corporates will be good for dentistry. Last…

Dentistry