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Published: Thursday, 21 May 2020 08:03
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Dentists from The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) are calling for the resignation of the Chief Dental Officer of NHS England, Sara Hurley, Newsweek reports. The Association announced its vote of no confidence received 97.5% approval after what it called a dental "crisis" caused by the "unnecessary pain and suffering and even life-threatening situations some patients have had to face".
Read more: BAPD calls on CDO to resign
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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 21:19
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On the May 24 there will be a social media dentistry campaign on Twitter and Instagram (@UKDentistry24) to share the good work of the dental profession. The aim is to Thank, Celebrate, Share and Collaborate all things dental profession related and includes everyone from dentists, technicians, nurses, therapists, hygienists, researchers, receptionists, anyone working in healthcare.
Read more: #Dentistry24 : Recognising the good work of the dental profession on May 24th
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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 21:16
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CDO Scotland has outlined a pathway for a return to dental practice. The crisis in UK dentistry was raised in the House of Lords when peers raised questions which highlighted to the Government the problems affecting dentists. The GDC rejected an appeal to mitigate the effect to ARF on the dental professions and the BDA has responded.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: BDA blasts GDC chair; Plan for Scotland, Dentistry in House of Lords,
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Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 21:15
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The CQC has updated its advice to dental practices, encouraging dentists to take note of CDO’s advice. Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, misdirects dental patients to their GP. Cardiff University research suggests that mouthwash could inactivate coronavirus.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: CQC advice, Minister’s mistake, Mouthwash research
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Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 20:58
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice has announced that Tashfeen Kholasi has been elected to FGDP Board. She was elected to represent the Faculty’s North East and North West Thames membership divisions for a three year term of office succeeding the late Nik Pandya. She is pictured at the recent Faculty awards dinner.
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Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 20:58
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The Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association has called for "clear direction" from the Government, the National Public Health Emergency Team and the Dental Council of Ireland on how dentists can resume their work. He said the State has not, to date, offered help to dentists in sourcing PPE.
Read more: Irish dentists awaiting 'clear direction' over safeguards
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Published: Sunday, 17 May 2020 21:09
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National dental organisations have joined forces to agree guidance for UK general dental practices on returning to work as the coronavirus pandemic eases. The group aims to support and enable a return to practice as soon as it is safe to do so, focussing on key areas to address, identifying or developing practical solutions, and feeding into national planning.
Read more: National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance
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Published: Sunday, 17 May 2020 20:46
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NHS unions, including the BDA, have issued a blueprint for safe opening of healthcare. They are calling on the UK governments and employers to work with us to deliver our new nine-point blueprint for a safe return to work for NHS staff. BDA meets Health Minister to discuss return to work.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: A blueprint for safe opening of healthcare
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Published: Friday, 15 May 2020 21:56
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Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many. Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection said: “The Covid-19 crisis has caused significant worry and concern for dentists in Wales”.
Read more: Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer
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