GDC launches pilot scheme for way to handle NHS complaints locally

GDC launches pilot scheme for way to handle NHS complaints locally

A pilot scheme is being launched this month which will aim to ensure that concerns about dentist's performance are handled where appropriate by the local NHS in England, rather than by the General Dental Council (GDC). Chief Executive and Registrar, Evlynne Gilvarry, said: “The scheme has the potential to enable the GDC to focus more of its resources on cases where patients are at risk because the dentists' fitness to practise may be impaired.”

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Call for tax on sugary drinks

Call for tax on sugary drinks

The Children's Food Campaign has published figures showing that the introduction of a 20 pence per litre duty on sugary drinks would benefit Londoners' health, as well as save the NHS in London £39 million over twenty years. However another report says that Britain ‘is falling out of love with fruit juice’, according to a report which found that sales fell after campaigns about their high sugar content.

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Lithuanian dentists have problems

Lithuanian dentists have problems

A recent survey of Lithuanian dentists found that one third of them work long hours and lack patients. Many dentists practice in multiple locations and plan to retire after the official retirement age. Some dentists and dental specialists plan to emigrate. The perceived shortcomings within the dental care system and workforce planning of dentists need to be addressed, the researchers say.

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BDA encouraged by young dentists employment prospects

BDA encouraged by young dentists employment prospects

Around nine out of 10 dentists completing their vocational or foundation training this summer found a post, according to the latest research from the British Dental Association (BDA). Dr Judith Husband, Chair of the BDA’s Education, Ethics and the Dental Team Working Group, said: “It's encouraging to see that employment prospects in general dental practice appear to be improving for newly-qualified practitioners.”

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