Health Committee calls on PHE to publish evidence on sugar

Health Committee calls on PHE to publish evidence on sugar

The Chair of the Commons Health Committee, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, has written to Public Health England (PHE) asking them to release 'Evidence into Action' its review of the evidence on reducing sugar consumption. She said she was ‘deeply concerned’ that Jeremy Hunt did not ‘consider it appropriate’ to publish this document ahead of the Health Committee’s short inquiry into the subject.

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‘Consider yourself as one’ CDO tells therapists

Consider yourself as one CDO tells therapists

The distinctive roles within a dental team need to be overlooked if dentistry’s workforce is to successfully meet the oral health needs of a future population. That was the message from the new chief dental officer (CDO) for England, Sara Hurley, when she addressed delegates at the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) national conference in Birmingham.

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Therapists call for health summit on child decay

Therapists call for health summit on child decay

A recent report reveals that children’s tooth decay is a postcard lottery, dental therapists are calling for a health summit to address the crisis. Fiona Sandom, president of the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) said ‘we now need some joined-up thinking to address the associated health issues – including tooth decay – for which our children and the NHS are paying a heavy price.’

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Guides for Commissioning Dental Specialities published

Guides for Commissioning Dental Specialities published

NHS England’s Guides for Commissioning Dental Specialities relate to the commissioning of NHS dental care in England. Designed primarily for NHS England commissioners; the Guides are intended to address the need for greater national level standardisation in NHS England’s commissioning of dental care as well as providing clarity and consistency around the dental services the NHS provides.

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Dentists report ‘aggressive demands’ for treatment

Dentists report ?aggressive demands? for treatment

A Dental Protection survey of 497 members found that 97% experience challenging interactions with patients – half of those encountering it monthly and one in three on a weekly basis. Fifty-six per cent of respondents had experienced aggressive demands for treatment, 48% had received verbal abuse, and a further 39% experienced violent or aggressive behaviour.

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GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

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GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.

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High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures

High Court slams the GDC’s “lamentable ignorance” of court procedures

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What is the GDC really doing to prevent future deaths?

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