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Published: Monday, 04 April 2016 07:37
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The Local Government Association (LGA), representing more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is warning about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits containing bleaching agents that massively exceed the maximum legal levels and are putting people's health at risk. The GDC has welcomed the LGA’s statement.
Read more: Town Halls warn about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits
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Published: Friday, 01 April 2016 06:56
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A new survey from British Dental Association (BDA) shows that the payment system at the heart of NHS dentistry is failing patients in the most need. It shows that 93% of dentists say government targets standing in the way of treating patients in most need and leading NHS dentists have called on Prime Minister to put prevention at heart of service after ‘lost decade’
Read more: BDA says contract is failing patients after 10 years
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Published: Friday, 01 April 2016 01:25
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Two consultant grade dental surgeons are facing erasure from the Dental Register following the performing of ‘Frankensteinian surgical treatment' at an NHS hospital.
In a Fitness to Practice hearing at the General Dental Council, Maxillofacial Surgeon Mr Albert Tatlock, 66, and Orthodontist Mr Kenneth Barlow, 59, are charged with gross professional misconduct following a two year-long investigation.
Read more: Shocking GDC Case
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Published: Thursday, 31 March 2016 07:33
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The BDA has issued advice to its members on changes to the hazardous waste regulations which come into force on April 1, 2016 for practices in England. Two aspects are changing:
- You will no longer need to register your premises with the Environment Agency.
- The format of the unique consignment note code, which appears on every consignment note, will change.
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Published: Thursday, 31 March 2016 07:31
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John Tiernan, Executive Director of Member Engagement at MPS will retire in July 2016, after 23 years’ in supporting doctors and dentists in dentolegal and medicolegal issues. He said: “The dentolegal and medicolegal environment has changed dramatically over the time I have been at MPS. The number of complaints and the volume, cost and complexity of claims has significantly increased over the years, particularly in the UK.”
Read more: John Tiernan to retire from MPS afer 23 years
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Published: Wednesday, 30 March 2016 07:42
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A London tooth whitener has been fined £10,000 in a recent case. His actions were aggravated by claiming that he was a registered dentist when he was not. In a separate case a man who works for a company (Pearlys) that specialises in tooth whitening products in South Woodford, east London was fined over £4,300.
Read more: Large fines handed down to tooth whiteners
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Published: Tuesday, 29 March 2016 07:33
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A recent article on daynurseries.co.uk headlined apps and games could hold the key to improving children's oral health features, among others Ben Underwood who talks about the state of children’s oral health and of his innovation, the Brush DJ app, which has been downloaded in more than 190 countries worldwide, across more than 220,000 devices.
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Published: Thursday, 24 March 2016 07:12
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Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has said he is considering scrapping a dental health scheme, which has been used by around one million children since it was introduced. He told Parliament that the scheme — which gives children $1000 worth of free dental care every two years — was failing to live up to expectations and confirmed earlier reports that the future of the program was under review.
Read more: Australia to scrap child dental care scheme
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Published: Wednesday, 23 March 2016 06:57
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Average profits in the UK’s private dental practices are beginning to leave those of NHS practices behind, according to the latest annual statistics from NASDAL – the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers. 2015 saw the gap between the two widen considerably – an average private practice making a profit of £140,129 per principal, compared to an average NHS practice profit of £129,265. Indeed, private practices have seen an increase in fee income of over 8% compared to 2014.
Read more: Private practice profits leave NHS behind - NASDAL
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