BDA calls for inquiry into dentist’s suicide

The British Dental Association (BDA) has written to health minister Earl Howe calling for a full inquiry into the circumstances around the death of a dentist in Leeds at the end of 2012. Dr John Milne, the Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee, said: “The sad death of Dr Kamath is not the first suicide by a dentist under pressure in this way, but it must be the last.”

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Nicholson to retire next year

Sir David Nicholson is to retire in March next year from his post as NHS England chief executive. He has been under pressure to go since the Francis report into Stafford NHS Trust, but it appears that the early announcement will allow for a planned succession. Sir David was appointed NHS chief executive in 2007.

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Challenging new era dawning Fallowfield warns

Dentistry in the UK is facing a challenging new era and practitioners should join the BDA to ensure they are prepared for it, said Martin Fallowfield, Chair of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee, at its recent conference. He predicted that current economic problems and funding pressures will continue. It is also possible, he said, that dentistry will be faced with the possibility of further regulation.

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BDHF warns about sugary foods and drinks

Parents are putting the oral health of infants and young children in harm's way by giving them ill-advised foods and drinks, a new report reveals. According to the Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children (DNSIYC), two in every three (62 per cent) children aged 12-18 months had ‘sugar, preserves and confectionary' foods, says the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF). One in four (26 per cent) 12-18 month old infants also enjoyed fruit juice and soft drinks.

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GDPC condemns Direct Access decision by GDC

Dentists’ representatives from across the UK have condemned the General Dental Council (GDC) decision to permit direct access to dental hygienists and therapists.

This reflects the opinions of a majority of dentists from all over the United Kingdom who believe the GDC decision was political and not based on the best interests of patients.

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Northern Ireland minister is considering fluoridation

The Northern Ireland health minister Edwin Poots says he is considering fluoridation of the water supply to ensure fluoride is delivered to poorer people and dental disease is more often prevented. He said “The 2007 Oral Health Strategy stated that the greatest oral health gain is likely to be achieved through community water fluoridation."

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BDA calls for inquiry into dentist’s suicide

Nicholson to retire next year

Challenging new era dawning Fallowfield warns

BDHF warns about sugary foods and drinks

GDPC condemns Direct Access decision by GDC

Northern Ireland minister is considering fluoridation

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