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Published: Tuesday, 09 January 2018 13:31
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) has announced the membership of a ‘Transition Board’ as it works to establish an independent College for general dental practice. It is chaired by Prof Nairn Wilson and members are Kevin Lewis, Duncan Rudkin, formerly of the GDC, Neil Sawbridge, a former chief financial officer and Dr Mick Horton, Dean of FGDP.
Read more: Faculty prepares for transition to College
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Published: Monday, 08 January 2018 07:40
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In the USA a dentist is reported to be buying into the newest category of money by accepting bitcoin currency in his practice. George Carr said: “The first time I gave someone my e-mail and boom, next thing you know I have my money." In the UK several practices are known to accept this new ‘currency’.
Read more: Bitcoin arrives in USA dentistry
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Published: Monday, 08 January 2018 07:38
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A dentist in Taiwan has been ordered to pay his mother nearly $1m (£712,000) as an "upbringing fee." In Chinese and Taiwanese traditions, children are strongly encouraged to give back to their parents once they have reached adulthood. His mother made her sons sign a written argument to ensure they'd pay their debt.
Read more: Mother wins bumper award from dentist son
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Published: Thursday, 04 January 2018 07:49
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NHS England has launched a consultation to rein in prescriptions and buy ‘over the counter’ products, such as dandruff shampoo and drops for tired eyes, freeing-up up to £136 million to expand other treatments for major conditions. Some dental conditions are included, which could prove controversial.
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Published: Wednesday, 03 January 2018 07:43
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A national campaign has been launched by Public Health England to promote healthier snacks and reduce sugar consumption among children. They are consuming three times more sugar than recommended, leading to obesity and dental decay. As part of the campaign dentists are being provided with a free dental toolkit.
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Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2018 08:06
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The BDA has advised dentists in England, Scotland and Wales, that new regulations will come into force on 1 January 2018, which will mean dentists using x-ray generators must register with the Health and Safety Executive. General dental practitioners use x-ray generators, so they will be required to apply in the "register” category (Level 2).
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Published: Saturday, 30 December 2017 08:24
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Roger Matthews, formerly of chief dental officer of Denplan, becomes an MBE in the 2018 New Year Honours list. Those also honoured include Professor Jeremy Bagg (OBE) of Glasgow Dental School and three others honourd for work in the field of oral healthcare.
Well known to thousands of dentists, Roger Matthews has long been a proponent and fan of GDPUK. Prior to his work for Denplan, Roger gave dento-legal advice at The Medical Defence Union.
Read more: Roger Matthews and a holocaust survivor honoured in New Year list
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Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2017 08:10
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The Times has reported that dental care pioneer, Stan Brock, wants to bring dental mega-clinics to Britain. Over the past 30 years he has set up hundreds of massive temporary clinics across America, bringing dentists and eye doctors to the country’s poorest people. Now this former cowboy hopes to bring his army of volunteer medics to Britain, a region he believes is in urgent need.
But what would CQC say?
Read more: US charity wants to bring dental mega?clinic to Britain
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Published: Tuesday, 26 December 2017 22:03
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The first dedicated online service in the UK delivering toothbrushes and other oral hygiene products to the doorstep, will be launched by a Welsh start-up company. Online venture Brushbox is the brainchild of Mike Donovan and aims to become the world's leading online brand for personal oral care products.
Read more: New Welsh company delivers toothbrushes to the doorstep
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