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Published: Friday, 05 August 2016 13:11
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has condemned the likely shortage of Dental Foundation Training (DFT) places this September. This shortfall – anticipated to be in the region of 14 places – has become apparent as the second round of place allocations draws to a close and applicants are being informed that they are now unlikely to receive a place.
Read more: Shortfall of Foundation Training places ‘a disgrace’: BDA
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Published: Wednesday, 03 August 2016 09:10
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Public Health England (PHE) is to review guidance on flossing after health officials in the US admitted that there is no scientific evidence to show it works. Current NHS guidance recommends flossing once a day but that is due to be reviewed in January. The US health department has now removed daily flossing from its list of dental recommendations.
Read more: No need to floss say US experts
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Published: Monday, 01 August 2016 10:15
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched the largest membership engagement programme in its history. BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said it was the BDA’s job to fight their members’ corner. They wanted to know where members stand on the big issues. “We want their views on how we’re doing, and where we can do more”, he added.
Read more: BDA launches survey to find out what members want
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Published: Friday, 29 July 2016 10:43
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A new, updated and restructured Competency Framework for all prescribers has been published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) after collaboration with the BDA, all the prescribing professions, and patients. The Framework outlines a common set of key competencies central to effective performance needed by all prescribers, regardless of their professional background.
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Published: Thursday, 28 July 2016 09:55
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The British Orthodontic Society has launched a new guide for all those involved in the care and education of young people who start orthodontic treatment every year. Orthodontist Rod Ferguson, who led the development of the guide, said: “The support of their teachers and families is vital and this useful guide helps explain the orthodontic journey and its associated challenges.”
Read more: BOS launches new orthodontic guide for under 18’s
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Published: Thursday, 28 July 2016 09:55
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Two members of a dental practice have won funding to join a dental charity in its on-going bid to end the daily dental pain for the children of Morocco. Clinical manager Michelle Reid and hygienist Nicole Coomber, of Heath Dental in Solihull, scooped the sponsorship by cosmetic teeth-straightening experts, Cfast, at the Dental Maverick charity’s fund-raising Pirate and Treasure Ball.
Read more: Dental duo wins funding for mercy trip to Morocco
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Published: Wednesday, 27 July 2016 15:14
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided not to display any location details for registrants as part of planned reforms to its public register. Vicki Holden, the leading advocate for change, told GDPUK: “This is a really positive result for the profession which will protect the privacy of the registrants whilst maintaining public protection. Many thanks to everyone who supported this initiative along the way”.
Read more: GDC relents over dentists’ addresses
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Published: Monday, 25 July 2016 07:54
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A woman was ordered to pay £155 after turning up drunk and swearing inside the premises of a Hereford dentist surgery. Louise Ruth Evans admitted a charge of being drunk and disorderly when she appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court. The Court was told: "She had obviously been drinking, officers smelt alcohol on her and she was unsteady on her feet.”
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Published: Monday, 25 July 2016 07:51
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The General Dental Council has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2015, giving details of the activities in 2015 and its aspirations for the year ahead, as it seeks to move forward with the work outlined in its roadmap Patients, Profession, Public and Performance.
William Moyes, GDC Chair said: "We are clear that our purpose is to protect patients. The last twelve months has seen us fundamentally change the way we work to prepare for further changes that lie ahead.”
Read more: GDC publishes its annual report for 2015
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