Result for dentistry in West Midlands on minor oral surgery
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- Published: Monday, 10 August 2015 07:18
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The Area Team covering Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Solihull, Birmingham, Hereford, Worcestershire, Coventry and Warwickshire has now withdrawn a letter it issued to General Dental Practitioners following concerted pressure from the BDA and Local Dental Committees (LDCs).
The BDA were concerned that some dentists (particularly younger or newly qualified dentists) might be pushed towards delivering treatment that they are not comfortable with, or risk facing a breach of contract. It asked for the withdrawal of the letter to enable LDCs to discuss this issue with the Area Team before it went to individual practitioners.
Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee said: “This is a result for thousands of dentists across the West Midlands, and it shows what we can achieve when we work together. The BDA and LDCs spoke with one voice, and NHS England responded. And it means Birmingham dentists are not being placed in a position where they could find themselves in jeopardy, or even breach of contract through no fault of their own. Our profession doesn’t seek confrontation. We want to see problems solved, and secure the best results for both patients and practitioners. We are seeing clear recognition from the Area Team that this kind of professional input was welcome. It’s a clear lesson, that if we are to avoid future impasses it will require openness on all sides and an end to last minute announcements. This gives me hope that other areas will act in the same spirit.”
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