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NHS dentists still ‘better off’ in retirement despite changes
NHS dentists will still be better off in retirement than most private-sector workers, economists say – despite controversial changes that…
Dentistry
Counterfeit equipment
Recently two NHS employees were involved in the theft and resale of £75,000 worth of dental equipment, taken from health…
Dentistry
Private dentistry is ‘here to stay’
Recently there has been some more positive news about private dentistry. First the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and…
Private Practice
Department of Health names prototype practices for NHS contract
The Department of Health has announced 62 pilot practices will become prototype practices for the NHS contract in England. These prototypes contain…
Dentistry
Michael Watson reviews the dental contract rise of 1.34%
Last week, whilst the profession and the dental press were busy listening to and digesting the General Dental Council’s appearance…
Dentistry
Desmond D’Mello case: patients tested positive for hepatitis C
Five people treated by Dr Desmond D’Mello have been tested positive for hepatitis C. Hygiene concerns came to light when…
Dentistry
Friends and Family Test needed by 1 April
NHS dental practices will be required to implement the Friends and Family Test from 1 April. The regulations that put the…
Dentistry
GDP’s pay: John Milne criticises wrong approach and wrong conclusions
John Milne has criticised both the approach and conclusions of the recommendations for pay awards for general dental practitioners (GDPs). The Review…
Dentistry
The healthy properties of membership plans
Michelle Hardy explores the reality behind the Laingbuisson report indicating that dental practices with membership plans have fared relatively well…
Dentistry
NHS v private: eight common concerns
Lynn Leach presents eight of the more common concerns dentists feel when considering whether their future lies within the NHS…
Dentistry
Making every contact count
Dental therapists have a major part to play in getting the nation to adopt a healthier way of life. That’s…
Oral health
GDC welcomes whistleblowing review in the NHS
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the independent review of whistleblowing in the NHS, ‘Freedom to Speak Up’, led…
Dentistry
Are you in the dark when it comes to retirement?
Michael Copeland looks at some of the changes to the NHS Pension Scheme, as well as what you need to…
Dentistry
More people being seen under the NHS
A total of 30 million patients were seen in the 24-month period ending 31 December, 2014, which is an increase…
Dentistry
Pressing for reform
Neel Kothari continues his interview with the chair of the BDA’s (British Dental Association’s) principal executive committee, Mick Armstrong. Neel Kothari:…
Dentistry
Concerns raised over the balance between NHS treatment and prevention
Almost half of dental professionals working within the NHS (44%) are ‘less confident’ that working under the NHS will offer the…
Dentistry
Specialist support on hand to evaluate your NHS options
Dentistry catches up with Josie Hutchings, to discuss Practice Plan’s NHS change support team. If you are debating about your…
Dentistry
Michael Watson questions what is available under the NHS?
Last month Which? launched a campaign to ‘clean up dental costs’, with a lurid picture of a sweating patient being…
Dentistry
Your practice in 20 years
Jon Drysdale looks into his crystal ball to see what your practice may be worth in the future. Let’s begin…
Dentistry