BDA warns over reduction in dental student numbers

BDA warns over reduction in dental student numbers

A proposed reduction in the number of places to study dentistry at UK institutions must be considered very carefully to ensure that it does not harm patient care, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned.  Judith Husband said “If workforce planning is to be meaningful, it is also vital that dental students graduating from UK institutions are able to develop careers in the NHS. Matching the available number of foundation training places to the number of dentists being trained is vital to achieving this.”

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Europe sees sense on nanomaterials and dental implants

Europe sees sense on nanomaterials and dental implants

The European Parliament has rejected proposals contained in the proposed revision of the Medical Devices Regulations that could have had a negative impact on a large range of dental products and procedures. Edmund Proffitt, BDTA Policy and Public Affairs Director, commented, “The industry can breathe a sigh of relief as MEP’s have seen sense.” and agreed to key amendments in the new Medical Devices Regulations.”

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GDC issues ‘logo’ for use by dentists

GDC issues ‘logo’ for use by dentists

The General Dental Council (GDC), is urging patients to check their dental professional is registered. It has produced a logo that dental professionals can use on their website and on other materials visible to patients, for example on practice leaflets. The logo highlights the requirement for dental professionals to be registered with the GDC and also that there are standards that they must meet.

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NASDAL warns on child benefit payback

NASDAL warns on child benefit payback

Heidi Marshall, a partner in Dodd and Co and a NASDAL member has warned dentists that if they have children and their partner is earning significantly less than them and claiming Child Benefit, they could be affected by the changes to the benefit system introduced earlier this year. Any family which has one earner bringing in £50,000 or more will find that they are expected to pay back some or all of the child benefit paid to them between January and April 5, 2013.

 

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