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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GDC raises concerns over CPD for DCPs

GDC raises concerns over CPD for DCPs
In her report to the General Dental Council (GDC) the CEO, Evlynne Gilvarry raised concerns about those Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) who may not have complied with the requirements of the first five year cycle of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) when it ends in July. She said she was also conscious of the implications of a significant reduction in the DCP workforce, as well as reduction in GDC income if significant numbers are removed from the register.
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Dental Directory manager elected BDTA President

Dental Directory manager elected BDTA President
Terry Porter, of The Dental Directory, has been elected President of the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA). He takes over from outgoing President, Simon Tucker. Terry said he was delighted and looked forward to playing a significant role with the BDTA.
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Dentists confident but only in short term

Dentists confident but only in short term
Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking has published its Healthcare Confidence Index for spring 2013. It shows that dentists are relatively the most confident in the short term. In the NHS, the longer term implications of the new contract worry many. Private dentists are looking happier with 67 per cent expecting a significant increase in demand in the next five years

 

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