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Government raising the drawbridge to health professions

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to government plans to cut NHS bursaries in England. Paul Blaylock, Chair of the BDA’s Students Committee, said: “The government seems intent on raising the drawbridge to the health professions. Ditching the bursary will yield minimal savings for the treasury, but have a massive impact the next generation of health professionals.”

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Faculty launches updated clinical examination and record-keeping guidelines

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has launched the 3^rd edition of its authoritative publication Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping, the first update to the guidelines since 2009.The new edition introduces a new structure, whereby an A grade recommendation is aspirational and not considered essential to good patient care, B is a basic requirement, and C is conditional upon circumstances.

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DMello GDC hearing set for August

Despite reports in the local press that Desmond D’Mello has applied to have his name removed from the Register, a hearing concerning his Fitness to Practise and that of his dental nurse Caroline Surgey is scheduled to start on 8 August 2016. The case is expected to conclude by 2 September 2016.

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Survey shows widespread neglect of toothbrushing

Four in ten British people are not brushing their teeth at least once a day yet admit to being too self-conscious to show their teeth according to a new survey. Those aged between 26-34 were the worst at caring for their teeth, with over half not brushing at least once a day (50.87%) whilst the most conscious 'brushers' are the over 55 age group (68%). Regional results have been reported in some local papers

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Minister wants to work with profession to end ‘scandal’of child extractions

Health minister, Alistair Burt MP, gave a keynote address to the BDA Conference in Manchester saying that progress to improve the oral health of children would only come in partnership with the profession. He described the number of children going to hospital for dental extractions is a ‘national scandal’. Responding in a press release, GDPC chair, Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, said Mr Burt had identified all the right problems, ‘but was short on both detail and ambition when it comes to the solutions’.

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Stuart Johnston inaugurated as new BDA President

Stuart Johnston, from South Wales has been inaugurated as the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) 130th President in a ceremony on the opening day of the Manchester Conference. Accepting the Presidency, Stuart said that stress in dental surgeries was at record levels and BDA members would be at the forefront of needed change. He declared: “I am determined to be their best possible advocate, and for every dentist across the UK.”

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