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Published: Monday, 06 June 2016 07:41
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has launched the 3rd edition of its authoritative publication Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping, the first update to the guidelines since 2009.The new edition introduces a new structure, whereby an A grade recommendation is aspirational and not considered essential to good patient care, B is a basic requirement, and C is conditional upon circumstances.
Read more: Faculty launches updated clinical examination and record-keeping guidelines
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Published: Monday, 06 June 2016 07:38
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Students from the University of Dundee School of Dentistry have been recognised for their work with voluntary and community organisations. Groups of fourth year dental students worked with the aim of helping some of the people who have complex needs, working closely with individuals with mental health problems, learning disabilities, homeless people and the elderly.
Read more: Dundee students win prize
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Published: Thursday, 02 June 2016 07:48
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Despite reports in the local press that Desmond D’Mello has applied to have his name removed from the Register, a hearing concerning his Fitness to Practise and that of his dental nurse Caroline Surgey is scheduled to start on 8 August 2016. The case is expected to conclude by 2 September 2016.
Read more: DMello GDC hearing set for August
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Published: Wednesday, 01 June 2016 07:37
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Four in ten British people are not brushing their teeth at least once a day yet admit to being too self-conscious to show their teeth according to a new survey. Those aged between 26-34 were the worst at caring for their teeth, with over half not brushing at least once a day (50.87%) whilst the most conscious 'brushers' are the over 55 age group (68%). Regional results have been reported in some local papers
Read more: Survey shows widespread neglect of toothbrushing
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Published: Tuesday, 31 May 2016 07:34
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Health minister, Alistair Burt MP, gave a keynote address to the BDA Conference in Manchester saying that progress to improve the oral health of children would only come in partnership with the profession. He described the number of children going to hospital for dental extractions is a ‘national scandal’. Responding in a press release, GDPC chair, Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, said Mr Burt had identified all the right problems, ‘but was short on both detail and ambition when it comes to the solutions’.
Read more: Minister wants to work with profession to end ‘scandal’of child extractions
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Published: Monday, 30 May 2016 13:43
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Stuart Johnston, from South Wales has been inaugurated as the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) 130th President in a ceremony on the opening day of the Manchester Conference. Accepting the Presidency, Stuart said that stress in dental surgeries was at record levels and BDA members would be at the forefront of needed change. He declared: “I am determined to be their best possible advocate, and for every dentist across the UK.”
Read more: Stuart Johnston inaugurated as new BDA President
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Published: Friday, 27 May 2016 09:54
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The British Dental Association’s Mick Armstrong has called on the profession to stand together, and show government the consequences of decades of indifference to oral health. In his keynote address to the British Dental Conference and Exhibition the BDA Chair outlined the Association’s plan to address the root causes of the big issues facing the profession, including declining morale and continued regulatory failure.
Read more: Ministers must do more than just talk about prevention says Mick Armstrong
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Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2016 10:02
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices.
Read more: FDA updates labelling on added sugars
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Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2016 10:01
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has said it will hold the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to its new pledge to “develop a more flexible approach to registration”. BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: "We are winning the argument for a streamlined approach to registration. We look forward to working with the regulator to ensure we see an efficient, targeted registration process that reflects the everyday choices dentists are having to make.”
Read more: CQC must stick to flexible registration pledge, says BDA
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