Dental out of hours responsibility of NHS England

Health Minister, Dr Daniel Poulter, has confirmed that responsibility for out-of-hours dental care is now the responsibility of NHS England, since the closing on PCTs on March 31. In London, calls are forwarded to a dental nurse triage service, which is available 10 pm on Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 10 pm at weekends and on bank holidays.

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Dental Protection applauds GDC’s stress-busting approach

Dental Protection reports that the General Dental Council recently chose to demonstrate their awareness of the stress experienced by registrants under investigation by the Council. It is the GDC’s declared intention to address some of the serious issues that are contributing to the levels of stress; such as the long delay before a hearing can proceed, the length of time a hearing can last and the large number of individual allegations brought against a registrant.

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Smiles Dental opening 10 new practices in the UK

Smiles Dental is investing £6 million and opening 10 new dental practices in the North of England, creating more than 150 jobs over the next 18 months. CEO Emmet O’Neill said: 'I am excited to be expanding the business at this time and creating new jobs is very satisfying. Our goal is to provide affordable, first-class dentistry to all and to continue the growth and development of the business in the future.'

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Win a wine tasting with BDTA Showcase

The BDTA is offering the dental team an opportunity to win a luxury wine tasting and lunch extravaganza for two. When you register for BDTA Dental Showcase 2013, before 31st July you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a wine tasting and champagne lunch for two in Birmingham, the location of this year’s show.

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BDTA Dental Showcase charity poll returns for 2013

Dental Showcase is re-launching the charity poll for 2013. Dentaid, British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) and Bridge2Aid have again been chosen to receive up to £10,000. When on-line registrations reach 20,000, the BDTA will donate £5,000, shared out between the charities in accordance with your votes. When registrations reach 25,000 BDTA will add another £5,000.

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GDC works with Groupon to stop illegal tooth whitening

The General Dental Council (GDC) and Groupon, the ‘daily deals’ company, are working together to guard against promotion of illegal tooth whitening. As the leading UK provider of ‘daily deals’, Groupon has already taken action not to offer tooth whitening deals from individuals who are not regulated by the GDC.

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Dental out of hours responsibility of NHS England

Dental Protection applauds GDC’s stress-busting approach

Smiles Dental opening 10 new practices in the UK

Win a wine tasting with BDTA Showcase

BDTA Dental Showcase charity poll returns for 2013

GDC works with Groupon to stop illegal tooth whitening

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