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Published: Tuesday, 22 March 2016 06:56
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The British Dental Association (BDA), the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)), Denplan and the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have all responded to the Chancellor’s proposal to introduce a sugar levy on the soft drinks industry from 2018. All welcomed the initiative as a first step on the road to an effective preventive strategy.
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Published: Monday, 21 March 2016 06:51
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Important changes to the FP17 form are being introduced from April 1, 2016. The changes are the addition of new clinical items, addition of a new exemption category and a change to evidence of exemption seen. The BDA has raised concerns with NHS England over these changes.
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Published: Thursday, 17 March 2016 07:46
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The High Court has decided to extend Desmond D'Mello's statutory 18-month suspension, following an application by the General Dental Council (GDC), but a date for his fitness to practise hearing has not been set. He was originally suspended in August 2014 over hygiene concerns and his interim suspension had been due to expire on 26 February 2016.
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Published: Thursday, 17 March 2016 07:45
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The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has reacted to George Osborne’s budget, pointing out the measures that will affect dentists most. They said: “In a budget that was widely expected to be ‘safe’ and perhaps even dull (arguably to avoid rocking the boat ahead of the EU referendum), Chancellor George Osborne was still able to raise a few eyebrows and introduce some eye-catching initiatives.”
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Published: Wednesday, 16 March 2016 13:43
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In his budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced that he would introduce a levy on soft drinks manufactruers who produce high sugar content drinks. It will come into force in 2018 and the expected £520m to be raised will help support school sport.
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Published: Wednesday, 16 March 2016 07:41
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Roger Matthews is to retire as Chief Dental Officer at Denplan at the end of April. He will hand over to his deputy, Henry Clover. He said in a letter: “I leave Denplan after more than 20 years with the same enthusiasm and belief in its objectives and principles as when I joined. It’s been a huge pleasure and privilege to have worked with an inspiring group of colleagues.”
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Published: Tuesday, 15 March 2016 07:38
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Even following the Chancellor’s recent announcement about pension tax relief, this month’s budget is still quite likely to see an unprecedented attack on those saving for their future through a traditional pension. According to NASDAL’s Alan Suggett, “There are very strong predictions of what the Chancellor’s Budget intentions are. The recent announcement only referred to any plans to alter or end tax relief. While we can only speculate, in my experience politicians tend to be very careful in their choice of language. I certainly think that the door is open for other pension changes.”
Read more: Chancellor still after pensions says NASDAL
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Published: Monday, 14 March 2016 07:39
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People with Alzheimer's disease, who also have periodontal disease show an increased rate of cognitive decline, according to new research. Dr Mark Ide, from the Dental Institute at King's College, and colleagues has published their findings in the journal PLOS One. These patients may be affected, because they are less likely to engage in good oral hygiene as their condition progresses.
Read more: Periodontal disease may worsen cognitive decline in Alzheimers
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Published: Friday, 11 March 2016 16:34
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The Government has announced that dental patients’ charges will rise by 5% from April this year and by a further 5% from April 2017. The BDA has criticised these increases with Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of the GDPC, saying: “This unprecedented hike in dental charges will only serve to discourage the patients that are most in need of care. For government these increases may be a source of easy money, but they will only undermine the relationship between patients and practitioners.”
Read more: Patient charges to rise by 5% this year and again next
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