Latest figures for NHS dentistry published

A total of 29.6 million patients were seen in the 24 month period ending September 2012, an increase of 1.4 million on March 2006. The number of children seen by an NHS dentist is equal to the figure for March 2006 of 7.8 million There were an estimated 9.7 million Courses of Treatment (CoTs) in Q1 2012/13, a decrease of 103 thousand (1.1 per cent) on Q1 2011/12.

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Mobile ‘tooth bus’ tours Oxfordshire

A mobile ‘tooth bus’ – which contains a dentists’ chair, computer and dental equipment – will be driven to various towns in Oxfordshire until February next year. It will offer free check ups to anyone who lives in Oxfordshire who has not seen an NHS dentist in the last two years. If a patient on the tooth bus needs treatment, they will be referred to their nearest NHS dental practice, where usual NHS charges apply.

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Wrong tooth costs £9000

A patient has been awarded £9,000 in compensation after a dentist removed a healthy tooth by mistake. James Lacey, 44, was referred to Manchester Dental Hospital after being struck down with agonising pain. Three teeth should have been removed but afterwards Mr Lacey noticed that another tooth had been extracted.

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OFT campaign misleading says Dental Protection

Dental Protection has expressed concerns that patients may be misled by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) “Right to Smile” campaign. This aims to make patients more aware of their rights when seeking dental care and treatment and more aware of their remedies if and when they are dissatisfied for any reason.

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Study provides evidence that BRONJ is a rare occurrence

A two-year national study based on patient case records has concluded that incidence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) can be considered as rare. This study was a collaboration between the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP (UK)) and the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).

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Medical practitioner to chair NICE

A general practitioner is to be the new chair of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Professor David Haslam is currently the national clinical adviser to the Care Quality Commission, chair of the NICE Evidence Accreditation Advisory Board and an expert member of the NHS National Quality Board.

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Latest figures for NHS dentistry published

Mobile ‘tooth bus’ tours Oxfordshire

Wrong tooth costs £9000

OFT campaign misleading says Dental Protection

Study provides evidence that BRONJ is a rare occurrence

Medical practitioner to chair NICE

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