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Published: Wednesday, 29 April 2020 17:28
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Some 28 Conservative MPs from across England have sent a message to the Chancellor asking for relief from business rates to be extended to mixed and private dental practices, the BDA reports. There has, however, been mixed responses to questions from MPs and pressure put on Chancellor.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: More pressure being put on Chancellor by MPs
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Published: Tuesday, 28 April 2020 14:37
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A recent report has shown that in the last decade, changes in satisfaction with NHS dentistry services have followed a very different pattern to that for GP services, with satisfaction rising from a low of around 42% in the early-to-mid 2000s to a level similar to the NHS as a whole in 2019.
Read more: Satisfaction with NHS dental services is rising
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Published: Monday, 27 April 2020 20:10
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A dentist has been criticised for selling surplus facemasks for £50 each. Toby Talbot, from the privately-run Talbot Clinic in Bath, has written to people living nearby to offer them a chance to buy FFP3 masks. Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse said it was "disappointing" and any surplus equipment should be given to front-line NHS staff.
Read more: MP criticises local GDP for offering to sell facemasks
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Published: Sunday, 26 April 2020 21:24
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In the past week the BDA has published advice on associates following a meeting to the GDPC group. In addition, there is advice on COVID-19 testing for essential workers and the BDA Benevolent Fund. The Association continues to put pressure on NHS England in respect of getting appropriate PPE to be available to dentists.
Read more: COVID-19: Update – week ending April 24, 2020
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Published: Thursday, 23 April 2020 20:15
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Amidst ongoing uncertainty around future government restrictions and health advice, MA Exhibitions and their industry partner the BDIA, have taken the decision to move BDIA Dental Showcase from October 2020 to 27 – 28 March 2021. The organisers hope that this move will alleviate growing concerns that an October event would be too soon for the dental profession and an industry battling all the pressures brought on by the current crisis.
Read more: BDIA Dental Showcase is moving to 27 – 28 March 2021
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Published: Thursday, 23 April 2020 03:59
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Denplan has introduced support measures to help member dentists and their staff deal with financial, health and personal issues during the Covid-19 crisis. During these unprecedented and difficult times, access to health and wellbeing services are of utmost importance. Catherine Rutland, Clinical Director at Simplyhealth, said: “We have been listening to the concerns of our dental practices.”
Read more: Denplan offers wellbeing support to members during Covid-19 crisis
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Published: Wednesday, 22 April 2020 17:37
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Labour MP Fleur Anderson has been joined by 101 fellow MPs, delivering a stark warning to the government that unless urgent action is taken dental practices across the country will not recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Junior Health Minister has answered questions dentistry during the pandemic and FGDP Dean, Ian Mills, has written on urgent dental care.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: 101 MPs urge Chancellor to throw dentists a lifeline
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Published: Wednesday, 22 April 2020 11:27
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The BDA has reported that they have had two virtual meetings recently with Health Minister Jo Churchill MP to discuss the establishment of the urgent dental centres in England. Chancellor has extended furlough scheme. Progress made on Urgent Treatment Centres in Wales.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: Recent developments reported
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Published: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 08:54
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Accidents can happen at any time and frequently do in childhood. But while some are inevitable, there are accidents that can and should be avoided, especially now, during the Covid-19 pandemic.The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s spokeswoman Claire Stevens is urging parents to make sure their young children do not take unnecessary risks.
Read more: Plea to parents: minimise risk of children’s dental trauma during pandemic
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