The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the GDC’s decision to keep the ARF at an historic high of £890. It was joined by FGDP(UK) which also expressed disappointment. The GDC said they had a ‘long-term ambition of reducing the ARF as improvements and efficiencies to dental regulation are realised’.
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NASDAL, the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers has issued advice to dentists following George Osborne’s Autumn Statement. Their report says there may not have been any specifically dental measures in the spending review, it would be a mistake to think that it won't affect the lives of many dental professionals. In fact, there were a number of measures that could have a significant impact.
Henry Schein has announced that it has agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Italian distributor Dental Trey for an undisclosed amount. The deal leaves the remaining 10% share in the hands of members of Dental Trey’s founding family. The dental consumables and equipment distributor posted sales of roughly $49 million (€41 million) for the 12 months ended June 30, Schein said.
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At a special meeting held on November 23 to consider the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2016, the General Dental Council (GDC) decided to retain their ARF for dentists at £890. This followed a consultation which recommended that the ARF for 2016 remained the same as in 2015: £890 for dentists and £116 for dental care professionals.
Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled a commemorative plaque at an official ceremony ofthe new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry at Pebble Mill, Edgbaston. Following the ceremony, staff are working to prepare the building for its operational opening for public early in 2016.
NHS England has appointed Janet Clarke and Eric Rooney as Deputy Chief Dental Officers. They will both work part time reporting to Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer. As senior members of the Medical Directorate, they will work with others including regional and local area teams to improve outcomes for patients, and support the role of dentists and dentistry across the health system.
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