Young dentists demand FD places for all new UK graduates

Young dentists are calling for support for their demand for Government to guarantee all graduates from UK dental schools a Dental Foundation Training (DFT) place. The demand comes in the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) Young Dentists Committee (YDC). The Committee is asking those who support it to sign a Government e-petition founded by YDC Chair Dr Martin Nimmo.

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Denplan appoints new Life Presidents

Denplan has announced that its former Chairman, David Phillips and former Non-Executive Director, Meredyth Bell, have accepted roles as Life Presidents at Denplan. The role has been specially created to recognise David and Meredyth’s commitment to Denplan over the years and their ongoing involvement and support for the dental profession.

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Straumann to cut jobs in Europe

Swiss dental implant maker Straumann has said it will axe roughly 150 jobs to boost margins as it grapples with sluggish demand in Europe, its biggest market. The euro zone debt crisis has battered sales of dental implants made by Straumann and its Swiss rival Nobel Biocare as patients cut back on non-essential dental treatment.

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Jim Lafferty to chair BDA English Council

Dr Jim Lafferty, a general dental practitioner in Sheffield, has been elected as the inaugural Chair of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) new English Council. Dr Nilesh Patel has been elected to serve as Deputy Chair. Dr Patel is a general dental practitioner in Buckinghamshire and a former member of the BDA’s Executive Board.

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Let the GDC have your views

The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking for as many views as possible on three major consultations which could change dental regulation in the United Kingdom. The GDC is considering propsals for direct access to any members if the dental team, news standards for all registarnts and on continuing professional development. Go to the GDC website to contribute.

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Dental Survey offers iPhone5

This year’s Dental Survey closes on 30^th November!

There has been a great response to this year’s survey but if you haven’t yet taken part and would like the opportunity to record your thoughts on UK dentistry, simply visit www.dentalsurvey.co.uk and complete the on-line form.

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Young dentists demand FD places for all new UK graduates

Denplan appoints new Life Presidents

Straumann to cut jobs in Europe

Jim Lafferty to chair BDA English Council

Let the GDC have your views

Dental Survey offers iPhone5

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