New dental contract must care for all says John Milne

The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, John Milne, Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee, has warned. Speaking at the recent conference, he said that the health needs of older patients are often currently understated. The new contract, which is being piloted, must take proper account of this patients cohort’s needs if they are to be cared for effectively.

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Denplan turns spotlight on consumers

A new survey from Denplan/YouGov shows that 78% of the population still have regular check-ups, with women attending more than men. Over three quarters attend as a preventive measure compared with 6% when in pain. As many as 31% of the Welsh brush less than twice a day,

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CQC board completely replaced

The entire executive director team of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to be replaced by chief executive David Behan. Additionally Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the CQC will be given additional funding to pay for its new inspection regime. “They will have as much money as they need to do this job properly,” he said.

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Dentistry has turned the corner says Lord Howe

Speaking at the BDA Conference, health minister Earl Howe, highlighted the structural change currently taking effect across the NHS, arguing that this presented great opportunities to improve health outcomes. He said: I think dentistry has really turned the corner over the last few years.’ He added that the vast majority of the population appreciated the value of good oral health.

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Further moves to eradicate illegal tooth whitening

Writing in Aesthetic Dentistry Today, Linda Greenwall has welcomed the formation of the Tooth Whitening Action Group. Meanwhile the British Dental Association (BDA) has issued a fresh call for illegal tooth whitening by non-dental professionals to be stamped out, and urged dental professionals to play their part in forcing the demise of the whitening cowboys.

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DPAS launches Solutions

DPAS is turning heads in the profession by announcing the launch of a new initiative that gives practices the means of reaping substantial financial benefits when they switch from a competitor provider to their own DPAS-supported dental plan.

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New dental contract must care for all says John Milne

Denplan turns spotlight on consumers

CQC board completely replaced

Dentistry has turned the corner says Lord Howe

Further moves to eradicate illegal tooth whitening

DPAS launches Solutions

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