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Published: Monday, 12 August 2024 07:15
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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As the government begins to grapple with the complex issue of NHS contract reform, one of the leading dental indemnity providers, Dental Protection, has issued a ‘shopping list‘ of improvements which it maintains need to be addressed if dentistry is to emerge into the kind of service the dental workforce and patients seek.
Read more: Dental Protection Publishes 'Shopping List' For The Government
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Published: Friday, 09 August 2024 12:04
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Written by Tony Jacobs
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A practice on the South coast that was suddenly closed down when its corporate owner failed, is to reopen. In July 2024 the Astradent group suddenly closed its portfolio of 8 practices including Brunswick Place Dental in Southampton.
Read more: Closed Corporate Group Revived - NHS Services on Hold
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Published: Thursday, 08 August 2024 10:12
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It is barely two months since GDPUK reported on a ‘forgotten‘ piece of GDC commissioned research which had cost registrants nearly £200,000. Its primary purpose appeared to have been to deflect criticism of the GDC‘s lack of improvement in their Fitness to Practice process.
Read more: GDC Research Standards?
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Published: Wednesday, 07 August 2024 09:36
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The GDC‘s output of gratuitous research shows no sign of slowing down with their latest publication. It was introduced on their website in these terms: “GDC publishes new research on the public‘s experiences of dentistry.” It raises more questions than it answers.
Read more: Further Expensive GDC Research States the Obvious
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Published: Tuesday, 06 August 2024 08:10
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Written by Peter Ingle
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NHS contractors have a more complex relationship with their patients than private providers. While their patients may in theory pick and choose who they see, there is hardly an oversupply of NHS dental services. Whether a practice keeps its contract, and use of the familiar blue and white logo, is not in the gift of patients. Irrespective of patient charges or National Insurance payments their ‘buyers‘ are ICB commissioners.
Read more: What NHS Wants from NHS Dentists
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Published: Monday, 05 August 2024 09:36
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Written by Peter Ingle
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There is some good news and some bad news for dentists providing NHS dental care. The good news first, the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) has recommended an uplift intended to deliver a pay increase of 6% to dentists.
Read more: NHS Pay Uplift of 6% - For Some
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Published: Wednesday, 31 July 2024 09:06
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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As the new government sets to work, NHS dental reform is high on its agenda. GDPUK‘s Guy Tuggle catches up with BDA Chair Eddie Crouch to examine the currents beneath the surface at Westminster
Read more: Speaking Truth To Power - Eddie Meets MPs