Make a meal of it, new BDA campaign urges

Make a meal of it, new BDA campaign urges
Dental professionals across the UK are being urged to get involved in a new British Dental Association (BDA) campaign to reduce the harm done to children’s oral health by taking sugary and acidic food and drink outside regular mealtimes. The ‘Make a meal of it’ campaign proposes restrictions on the availability and advertising of such products. The BDA is also supporting a specific tax on sugary, carbonated drinks.
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Dental practice sales market strong but chaotic says NASDAL

Dental practice sales market strong but chaotic says NASDAL
The sales market of NHS dental practices in England has been thrown into chaos following the changes to the administration of primary dental care services, according to NASDAL lawyers who continue to finalise difficult deals against the odds. Louise Fegan of NASDAL law firm Morrisons Solicitors explained that in addition to the change in administration, further layers of bureaucracy had been added into the sales process.
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LA supply must be safeguarded, BDA warns

LA supply must be safeguarded, BDA warns
Proposed changes to powers for law enforcement agencies to combat the use of ‘cutting agents’ in recreational drugs must not be allowed to adversely affect the availability of dental anaesthetics, the British Dental Association (BDA) is warning. The BDA is concerned that one of the substances covered by the proposals, the local anaesthetic lidocaine which is widely used in dentistry, should not have its legitimate supply interrupted.
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No need for home remedies says Minister

No need for home remedies says Minister
Jamie Reed MP a labour health spokesman asked the health secretary what steps he was taking ‘to ensure that those needing NHS dentistry do not resort to home remedies’. Health minister, Dr Poulter, replied that there was no need for anyone to resort to these kits as access to NHS dental services was adequate.
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76 fail to gain dental foundation training places

76 fail to gain dental foundation training places
Of the 1153 eligible candidates who attended assessments for Dental Foundation Training, 76 remain without the offer of a place. The best estimate is that around 60 of these are from England and Wales dental schools.  968 places were offered initially and a further 85 have been offered since July 1.
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GDC agrees revised standards for dental professionals

GDC agrees revised standards for dental professionals
The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its standards guidance and renamed it Standards for the Dental Team, to take account of Direct Access and the new role of Dental Care Professionals. It has also taken account of the Francis Report and places an obligation on those who lead a team to promote a culture where whistleblowing is allowed.
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