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Published: Wednesday, 29 April 2015 07:35
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Speaking at the Dentistry exhibition Kevin Lewis, dental director of Dental Protection explained how the UK dental profession lost the plot, where we left it and how we might find it again. He said: “The tsunami of complaints, litigation and regulatory (GDC) challenge faced by UK dentists in recent years is suggestive of misplaced and unrealistic expectations coupled with an unnecessarily hostile professional environment. Contrary to the views expressed in some quarters, it does not provide evidence of falling standards in UK dentistry.”
Read more: Kevin Lewis rediscovers the plot
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Published: Monday, 27 April 2015 19:25
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NHS England has announced the appointment of Sara Hurley BDS MFGDP(UK) MSc MA as Chief Dental Officer. She joins NHS England from the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine where she has worked hand in hand with the NHS. Concurrent with her Royal Centre for Defence Medicine responsibilities, Sara has been the Chief Dental Officer for the Army.
Read more: Military dentist to be new CDO for England
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Published: Monday, 27 April 2015 07:21
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The BDA says it is disappointed that none of the three major Westminster parties mention dentistry in their manifestos. Despite the long-awaited reformed NHS dental contract, and an ongoing discussion on public health by all parties, no explicit reference to dentistry or dentists has been made, the BDA reports.
Read more: Dentistry overlooked in parties’ manifestos
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Published: Thursday, 23 April 2015 07:46
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An onsite touring practice will visit up large, single and multi-tenant business parks where they are based throughout the UK - with the potential to treat 81,700 employees. The upcoming mobile dental tour of the UK will offer free dental examinations, dental cleanings, as well as general health screenings for systemic issues relating to dental health such as oral cancer. The Onsite tour is being supported by the Dental Health Foundation.
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Published: Wednesday, 22 April 2015 07:49
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A Dental Protection survey of 140 members who have been investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) reveals that 94% felt it had an impact on their stress and anxiety and 33% had considered leaving the profession because of the experience. The survey also showed that 76% believe the investigation impacted on their personal life and 71% felt it affected their health and wellbeing.
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Published: Tuesday, 21 April 2015 07:55
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A High Court judge, Mr Justice Weir, has quashed a decision against Professor Philip Lamey of Belfast to erase his name from the dental register and imposed a six-month suspension. The new terms imposed were reached on agreement with the parties following a hearing at the end of March.
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Published: Monday, 20 April 2015 07:21
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The General Dental Council (GDC) and Cardiff University have identified a technical issue with the award of the BDS qualification and the registration with the GDC of Cardiff students who graduated between 2010 and 2014. They have assured those involved that their registration remains (and will remain) in place while the error is rectified and that all graduates are able to practise dentistry lawfully.
Read more: Error found in BDS Cardiff qualification
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Published: Thursday, 16 April 2015 07:47
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A new Cochrane review by researchers at the University of Manchester found low-quality evidence that fluoride toothpaste containing the natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay. Lead author Philip Riley said: "The evidence we identified did not allow us to make any robust conclusions about the effects of xylitol, and we were unable to prove any benefit in the natural sweetener for preventing tooth decay."
Read more: Doubts raised over efficacy of xylitol in prevention
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Published: Wednesday, 15 April 2015 07:58
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Two NHS workers from East Lothian Scotland have each been jailed for nine months after they admitted stealing dental equipment worth £75,000. Darren Lawson took the items from storerooms at NHS Lothian and Gianni Donofrio sold them on eBay. The thefts came to light when a dentist, who had bought some of the equipment, contacted the manufacturers to ask if it was covered by warranty.
Read more: Two jailed for dental equipment theft
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