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'Positive' verdict on dental meeting with Earl Howe
10th Jun 2010
Susie Sanderson
The British Dental Association (BDA) met with the new Government today (Thursday).
The introductory meeting with Earl Howe, parliamentary under-secretary of state for health with responsibility for dentistry, was held on Thursday.
The BDA was represented by executive board chair Susie Sanderson, general dental practice committee chair John Milne and salaried dentists committee chair Peter Bateman.
Speaking afterwards, Susie Sanderson said:'This was a constructive introductory meeting that afforded an opportunity to discuss briefly the issues confronting dentistry in this country. We look forward to continuing this dialogue and discussing in greater depth the issues that have been raised.'
The meeting saw early discussions on issues including the reform of general dental services and the dental health of children and older people.
John Milne welcomed commitments on the reform of general dental services: 'I am pleased to report that the new minister has committed to continuing the reform of NHS dentistry in England.
'He has pledged to review the progress so far and then take reform forward. Importantly, he has also committed the new Government to discussing change with the profession and to the piloting of long-term change.'
Peter Bateman also gave a positive verdict on the meeting: 'This meeting provided an early opportunity to raise some of the key issues confronting the salaried dentists who treat the most disadvantaged patient groups. A dialogue has begun and I look forward to discussing how care for vulnerable people will develop.'
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