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  • Thinking Outside the box

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    by DentistGoneBadd
    Wednesday, 15 May 2013
  • Which voice rules UK healthcare?

     The NHS remains an institution loved overall by so many in Britain. Yet in 2013, more and more reports and comments remind us that the system is not always offering the best for patients. The voices of the professional and the voices of the patients are ignored these days, even though the lead ...

    by Tony Jacobs
    Monday, 13 May 2013
  • Choices? Out of stock, Sir

     Dentists told to 'go compare'Welcome back from the long weekend. Sunshine does starnge things to people and so this little gem could well be evidence of sun spot activity on Government activity!The DH stated in early May that  NHS Choices will shortly write to all dentists offering them t ...

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    by Enamel Prism
    Wednesday, 08 May 2013
  • The ABC of Resuscitation

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    by DentistGoneBadd
    Monday, 06 May 2013
  • Health & Safety Quiz

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    by DentistGoneBadd
    Sunday, 28 April 2013
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The business structures in dentistry need to change according to Baxi Partnership Healthcare, which will launch its new partnership model at the BDA Conference in Manchester on May 20. Simon Gallier, dentist and driving force behind this new venture has given GDPUK an exclusive preview into this new venture.

 


Read more: New dental partnership model launched

Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young dental scientists. Dr Alastair Sloan received the International Association for Dental Research’s Young Investigator Award at the annual general session in San Diego, USA. He received a plaque and US$3,500.


Read more: Cardiff researcher wins international award

Female dentists in the USA differ from their male counterparts in some aspects of the prevention, assessment and treatment of dental caries, even with significant covariates taken into account. The practice patterns of female dentists suggest a treatment philosophy with a greater focus on caries prevention.

 


Read more: Male and female dentists practise differently

Ian McIntyre has died after a struggle against pancreatic cancer. His funeral will take place on Friday 20th May at 11.30am in St Peters Church, Kineton, Warwickshire. In a long career he rose to head the Defence Dental Services and was BDA President in 2003. Ian leaves a widow, Joan, to whom GDPUK offers our heartfelt condolences for her loss.


Read more: Ian McIntyre loses battle for life

The Audit Commission has published a health briefing suggesting that the NHS could save up to £500 million a year by carrying out fewer ineffective or inefficient treatments. These include orthodontics and the removal of wisdom teeth. The Audit Commission has developed an online tool that allows the user to identify savings opportunities.


Read more: Audit Commission suggests savings in orthodontics

The General Dental Council will be meeting on 20th May to appoint an interim chair. A successor to Alison Lockyer will be elected from among Council members at its September meeting when hustings will be held. In the meantime a replacement member will be appointed.


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  1. Dental Protection deeply concerned over Lockyer resignation
  2. Alison Lockyer resigns GDC Chair
  3. Row over whether whitening is dentistry or not
  4. Lib Dem political adviser threatens to quit
  5. NHS contract values up only 0.5% this year

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