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Published: Monday, 09 June 2014 07:25
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The Department of Health (DH) has launched an ‘engagement exercise’ on the way forward for reform of the GDP contract. It is particularly aimed at the dental profession and wider dental community, from whom comments are invited. These will influence the next stage of reform, which is expected to start during 2015/16, and will see a limited number of practices testing one or more variants of possible new systems. The consultation runs until the end of July 2014 and the relevant papers can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-dental-contracts
Read more: Department launches consultation on contract changes
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Published: Sunday, 08 June 2014 12:38
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Children and families from Leicester brushed up on their oral health at a synchronised tooth-brushing event to launch National Smile Month 2014. Public health consultant Dr Jasmine Murphy said: “Throughout National Smile Month, we're holding a series of events aimed at encouraging people to think more about looking after their oral health as part of good overall health. This is very important for Leicester as many children suffer from poor dental health.”
Read more: Mass tooth-brushing launches National Smile Month 2014
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Published: Thursday, 05 June 2014 07:32
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Registration is open for BDIA Dental Showcase for 2014. This year’s event will be held on 9-11 October at ExCeL London. You can register:
Online: www.dentalshowcase.com
Phone: 01494 729959
Text: Your name, postal address, occupation and GDC number to 07786 206276 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Read more: Register now for BDIA Dental Showcase 2014
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Published: Wednesday, 04 June 2014 07:31
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Following concerns raised with the Professional Standards Authority (the GDC’s regulator) by a whistle-blower about the management and support processes of the General Dental Council’s Investigating Committee, it has decided to carry out an investigation. The report will be sent to the Health Select Committee and published it in due course.
Read more: Whistle-blower prompts investigation of GDC
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Published: Tuesday, 03 June 2014 07:28
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Prima Dental is delighted to have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in recognition of its substantial growth in overseas trade. A global leader in the design and manufacture of dental drills and precision dental instruments, Gloucester-based Prima Dental engineers over 20 million dental drills a year and exports to over 85 countries.
Read more: Queen’s Award for Prima Dental
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Published: Monday, 02 June 2014 07:42
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Staff and patients from the University Dental Hospital of Manchester are the subject of a new observational documentary airing on ITV in mid-June. Programme-makers spent eight weeks at the Dental Hospital which is staffed by Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester’s Dental School.
Read more: ITV documentary to highlight Manchester Dental School
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Published: Saturday, 31 May 2014 20:51
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Recently published statistics show that there has been little change in number of patients seen or courses of treatment carried out. The number of courses of treatment rose by 1.1% and the percentage of the population seen rose from 54.7% to 54.9%. But Plaid Cymru said the fact that almost half of adults had not received any treatment highlighted a problem with the number of available NHS dentists.
Read more: Little change in Wales NHS dental statistics
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Published: Friday, 30 May 2014 09:10
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The General Dental Council has announced that a new survey of more than 1600 patients and members of the public has revealed that 96% of those who visit the dentist once a year are satisfied with the dental care or treatment that they receive. Overall satisfaction with dental care is high, though patients are less confident that poor treatment and care is dealt with effectively.
Read more: Patient confidence in dental care and regulation is high
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Published: Thursday, 29 May 2014 07:56
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Dental Protection has published its Annual Review, which this year is named Ability. It explores many of the different factors that impact upon our ability to practise dentistry safely and prompts the reader to consider how best to maintain their professional competence throughout a dental career. The digital version is available with three hours online CPD in 70 countries worldwide where its 64,000 members are based.
Read more: Dental Protection publishes Annual Review
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