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The latest report from the NHS Information Centre shows that up to 31 March 2011, for the sixth consecutive quarter, the number of NHS dental patients seen has exceeded the March 2006 baseline. However in the previous quarter up to December 2010, both courses of treatment and UDAs fell albeit by small amounts.
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The British Dental Association (BDA) is seeking an urgent meeting with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to resolve concerns about the position trading standards officers are adopting in relation to the supply of teeth whitening products. Stuart Johnston, Chair of the BDA’s Representative Body, said that concerns over patient safety must be addressed ‘urgently’.
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Read more: BDA calls for Government intervention over tooth whitening
| ‘Carry on a normal’ is the message from the British Dental Bleaching Society (www.bdbs.co.uk) in the confusion over whitening. This follows action allegedly being taken against a dental supply company and one or more dentists by Trading Standards officers. At present there are few hard facts, but there may be clarification at the BDBS AGM on June 17. |
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Read more: Confusion for dentists and patients over whitening
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that Derek Prentice has been elected as Deputy Chair of the GDC with immediate effect. He will hold the post of Deputy Chair of the GDC until a permanent Chair is elected by the GDC in September this year. The permanent Chair of the GDC will be in post, when elected, until 30 September 2013 or until an appointed Chair takes over, whichever is the sooner. |
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| The business structures in dentistry need to change according to Baxi Partnership Healthcare, which will launch its new partnership model at the BDA Conference in Manchester on May 20. Simon Gallier, dentist and driving force behind this new venture has given GDPUK an exclusive preview into this new venture.
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| Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young dental scientists. Dr Alastair Sloan received the International Association for Dental Research’s Young Investigator Award at the annual general session in San Diego, USA. He received a plaque and US$3,500. |
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