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‘The time for reform is now’ in Northern Ireland, says BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of…
Dentistry
Dentists in Northern Ireland ‘lose money on most NHS treatments’
Dentists could be losing money on most active NHS treatments, according to the British Dental Association (BDA) in Northern Ireland.…
Dentistry
Free to practise your way in Northern Ireland
Catherine Tannahill, director of dentistry at Portman Dental Care, shares the benefits of clinical freedom and why Northern Ireland dentists…
Dentistry
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Northern Ireland – significant drop in dental treatments among children compared to pre-pandemic levels
The number of children receiving dental treatments beyond basic exams in Northern Ireland is down by 37% when compared to…
Dentistry
Profession ‘gutted’ over outcome of dentistry talks in Northern Ireland
Dentists have slammed the latest funding arrangements for General Dental Services in Northern Ireland. Labelling the plans as ‘totally inadequate’,…
Dentistry
Assembly ‘must deliver real change’ to save dentistry in Northern Ireland
The profession is urging all candidates in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections to state their commitment to rebuild and…
Dentistry
Funding of £5 million available for dental practices in Northern Ireland
Around £5 million worth of funding is available to dental practices in Northern Ireland in response to Covid-19. Called the…
Dentistry
Dentist struck off after ‘repeatedly’ sexually assaulting two dental nurses
A dentist who sexually assaulted two dental nurses in the presence of patients has been struck off the register. The…
Dental Nursing
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Northern Irish dentists…
Dentistry
Northern Irish dentists call for ‘overhaul’ of GDS contract
Northern Irish dentists have written to Health Minister Robin Swann to ‘overhaul’ the General Dental Services (GDS) contract. The letter…
Dentistry
Dental treatment holiday to Turkey leaves one dead and two ill
One man has died and two others were left seriously ill after a trip to Turkey for dental treatment, reports…
Dentistry
Northern Ireland’s CDO releases return plans for dentistry
Michael Donaldson, the acting chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, has unveiled plans for a phased return to work for…
Dentistry
Male Northern Ireland dentists earn £38,000 more than their female colleagues
The average taxable income for male dentists in Northern Ireland (NI) is £38k more than female dentists. Figures from NHS…
Dentistry
Child extractions costing Northern Ireland health service more than £9 million
More than 5,000 children had multiple teeth extracted across one year in Northern Ireland, a new study has shown. BDA Northern…
Dentistry
Northern Ireland’s ‘reckless’ health cuts blasted
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has been told to find £70 million worth of savings from the Health Service. This…
Dentistry
BDA accuses Northern Ireland government of backtracking on contract
The BDA has accused the Northern Ireland government of backtracking on an agreement to modernise contracts for community dentists. After seven…
Dentistry
CPD funding in Northern Ireland could increase by 4.4%
Community dentists in Northern Ireland could have £750 made available to them for continuous professional development. This comes after an agreement…
Dentistry