BDA urges members to write to their MP about Capita

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on MPs to hold NHS subcontractor Capita accountable for administrative failings that are preventing hundreds of NHS dentists from earning a living – putting their practices and their families in jeopardy. In an email to members GDPC chair, Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, has asked them to write to their MPs urging them to take action.

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Prevention improves oral health of elderly

Tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients. In addition, functional ability and cognitive function were strongly associated with better oral hygiene, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

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BDA Wales wins concessions on higher fees and red tape

BDA Wales has secured substantial amendments to the new Government regulations on private dentistry in Wales, including those to ensure single-handed practitioners are not onerously burdened by annual fees and that private practices are not subject to unreasonable bureaucracy. Katrina Clarke, Chair of Wales GDPC, said: “The Welsh government has listened to reason.”

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BDA and MDDUS respond to higher compensation costs

MDDUS clarifies effect of higher compensation costs

The Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss MP, has announced a cut to the discount rate applied to personal injury claims from 2.5% to -0.75%. The effect will be an increase in the size of compensation payments, leading to significant new costs for the NHS Both the BDA and MDDUS have called for action to protect dentists.

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Whistleblower dentist wins claim against NHS trust

A consultant orthodontist, who said he had become the victim of a witch hunt at a Shropshire hospital has won legal claims against his former employers. Mr Paul Dowsing claimed detriment and constructive unfair dismissal after complaining that he was put under pressure to resign after making whistle blowing allegations against the hospital.

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BDA meets Welsh Secretary of State

The Chair of the Welsh General Dental Practice Committee, Katrina Clarke, and BDA Wales staff visited Barry in South Wales to meet with Alun Cairns, the Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan who serves in Theresa May's Cabinet as Secretary of State for Wales.

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BDA urges members to write to their MP about Capita

Prevention improves oral health of elderly

BDA Wales wins concessions on higher fees and red tape

BDA and MDDUS respond to higher compensation costs

Whistleblower dentist wins claim against NHS trust

BDA meets Welsh Secretary of State

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