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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
What will Brexit mean for UK dentistry?
As the UK discusses leaving the EU, Michael Watson explains some of the issues that will affect dentists. In the wake…
Blog
Government’s ‘lack of strategy’ on child tooth decay lambasted
The British Dental Association (BDA) has lambasted the government’s lack of strategy to combat the nation’s oral health issues in England,…
Oral health
Satisfaction in NHS dentistry at highest point in nearly two decades
It’s good news for NHS dentistry, as a new survey reveals that the public is satisfied with its services. The…
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
BDA starts legal proceedings against NHS England
The BDA has started legal proceedings against NHS England for the way it has tendered over £1/2 billion of dental…
Orthodontics
New rules on personal injury claims risk fuelling retention crisis
Changes to the discount rate of personal injury claims could seriously undermine retention, it has been reported. On 28 February,…
Dentistry
‘Frustrating’ contract reform
Seb Evans speaks to Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen about the BDA’s involvement with NHS dental contract reform. Seb Evans (SE): Who’s involved…
Dentistry
Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses
Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…
Blog
BDA calling on Greater Manchester to prioritise oral health
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the next Greater Manchester mayor to prioritise oral health. Greater Manchester currently…
Oral health
Dental amalgam to be phased down, European Parliament agrees
Dental amalgam’s use in dentistry will be gradually phased down, the European Parliament has agreed. The move comes after the United…
Dentistry
NHS dental charges in Wales set for above-inflation increases
NHS dental charges in Wales are set to increase above the rate of inflation, the Welsh government has said. In its latest…
Dentistry
NHS England criticised for down-playing Capita failings
Comments made by NHS England that seemingly belittle severe delays in processing GDPs’ applications to the National Performers List by Capita, have…
Dentistry
Capita failings stop NHS dentists making a livelihood
Dentists are calling on MPs to hold NHS-subcontractor, Capita, to account for its administrative problems. Capita is responsible for providing…
Dentistry
Another Mydentist practice closes
After Mydentist had to close one of its practices in Wales, Michael Watson looks at why this seems to be…
Blog
BDA Careers Day – helping young dentists kick start their futures
On Friday 10 February at America Square Conference Centre in London, the BDA hosted a Careers Day to help young…
Young Dentist
BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation
The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers…
Dentistry
Screening dental patients for diabetes ‘worthwhile’
Screening dental patients for diabetes would be ‘worthwhile’, a study published in the BMJ has found. The article, titled ‘Periodontitis as…
Oral health
Bill Moyes reappointed as General Dental Council chair
Bill Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by its Privy Council. His appointment as chair…
Dentistry