The Prime Minister who, during his leadership campaign promised to tackle NHS dentistry’s woes "on day one", was challenged at PMQs this week by Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Andrew Jones.
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For the second time this summer, GDPUK can report on some signs of positive change at the GDC. One of the main indemnifiers has welcomed a pilot recently launched by the GDC which aims to identify ‘simple’ cases with a view to reducing some of the delays that have beset Fitness to Practise (FTP).
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When the Government revealed its ambitious long term medical workforce plan earlier this year, there were many questions about how the promised numbers of home grown workers could be delivered.
As the government’s spotlight shifts from rebuilding the north to stopping boats, the so-called ‘Northern Powerhouse’ seldom features in news headlines. But in dentistry at least, a substantial investment is being made into a cutting-edge northern company that specialises in developing AI-driven products to create a full ‘digital pathway’ for dentists and their patients worldwide.
Read more: AI-Driven Dentistry Software Developer Scoops £2M Investment
It started as the week that Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan asked, “Does anyone ever say: “You know what, you’ve done a ****ing good job, because everyone else has sat on their **** and done nothing’? No signs of that, no?”
Read more: “Derisory.” “Insulting.” “Outrageous.” - BDA not happy
Patients in hospitals and care homes who lose their dentures are costing the NHS £1.9m, in a conservative estimate. But aside from the financial cost, the inconvenience and distress caused to patients has a much higher price.
Read more: Labelling Dentures To Reduce The Cost Of Dentures Lost