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Published: Monday, 22 June 2020 08:14
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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) has written a long letter to MPs for England, responding to a letter sent them by the CDO for England recently. They say they were ‘shocked’ by the content of the letter ‘which simply does not represent the facts or the time line of recent events, and the experience of dentists and patients.’ It is calling all of their 5000 registered members to send the letter to their MPs.
Read more: BAPD writes to every MP
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Published: Thursday, 18 June 2020 17:45
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Jason Wong MBE has been appointed Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England, in succession to Janet Clarke who retired last year. He will work alongside CDO Sara Hurley and Deputy CDO Eric Rooney in collaboration with local and regional teams to deliver improved outcomes for patients, and champion the role of dentists and dentistry within the health system.
Read more: Jason Wong is new Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England
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Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 23:02
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A team at the University of Sheffield dental school led by Academic Clinical Fellow Laura Timms is preparing to make an information video aimed at children aged 3-10. The topic of the video is Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), a technique that helps arrest dental decay and is funded by RCS/BSPD.
Read more: Children call the shots for a new dental video on SDF
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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 23:07
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New research from the Oral Health Foundation shows millennials outstrip other generations when it comes to spending on their smiles. Data collected shows adults under-35 are spending a staggering £750 a year on dental treatment – more than three times the national average. |This is around four times more than their parents and nearly eight times that of their grandparents.
Read more: Millennials spending more than three times the national average on their smiles
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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 07:10
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MDDUS has appointed Stephen Henderson to the post of Head of Dental Division. He has been with them as a Dento-Legal Adviser since February 2018, having worked in the professional indemnity industry for almost 20 years. In this position he will be integral to MDDUS’ efforts to support the existing body of dental members and expanding their dental membership base.
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Published: Monday, 15 June 2020 09:44
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As lockdown restrictions are lifted, many people will be seeking tooth straightening treatment. This is backed up by new figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) revealing that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK is on the increase, amid concern over ‘DIY’ treatment.
Read more: Ortho for adults is on increase, but concern over ‘direct to consumer’ products
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Published: Monday, 15 June 2020 09:33
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At the end of each week, BDA chief executive, Martin Woodrow, gives an update on activity during the previous seven days. It is well worth a read to keep you up to date. The GDC has issued their view on: How we work with dental professionals. Government minister clarified that dental workers are eligible to be ‘key workers’ for their childrens’ schooling.
Read more: COVID-19: Updates from BDA, GDC and Government
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Published: Saturday, 13 June 2020 09:17
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Dr Colette Bridgman, Chief Dental Officer for Wales, has written to dentists in Wales outlining how they can restart dental services through three phases, starting on July 1. But former FGDP Dean and Welsh GDP, Trevor Ferguson, says that it will mean that many practices facing imminent financial ruin, with the consequent loss of services to patients.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: CDO Wales outlines 3-phase route to recovery
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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2020 10:08
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Dental practices with business interruption (BI) insurance policies underwritten by QBE today are offered a viable collective route to litigation in circumstances where their Covid-19-related claims have been rejected by their insurer. Interest to be registered at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 19 June 2020.
Read more: Mishcon advances group claim for dental practices
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