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Published: Thursday, 25 June 2020 09:52
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The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) have welcomed clarification on the potential issues that may arise when dentists were eligible to claim the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant whilst also receiving their usual level of NHS income. It was highlighted that the amount of grant received may exceed the reduction of private income.
Read more: NASDAL gives clarification on Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
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Published: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 09:03
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The General Dental Council is standing by its decision to refuse the introduction of an instalment payment scheme for hard-pressed dental professionals, despite being made aware that many lower paid registrants are concerned that they may not be able to afford the forthcoming Annual Retention Fee payment due in July.
Read more: No apology nor empathy for hard-pressed dental professionals from GDC
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Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 10:48
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Dental Protection has welcomed the Court of Appeal decision to deny the Government permission to appeal the ruling which overturned regulations allowing the health secretary to suspend the payment of pensions to NHS professionals who had been charged with certain criminal offences but not yet convicted. This ruling follows the High Court decision in January this year that it was unlawful for the Government to suspend doctors’ pensions, after a judicial review brought by the BMA.
Read more: Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling
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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.
Read more: Stephen Henderson appointed Head of Dental Division MDDUS
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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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