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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 09:15
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Government health spokespeople have a tricky balancing act when it comes to Oral Cancer. On the one hand they want to support regular screening programmes which aim to identify disease early. A win for everyone, with better treatment outcomes for patients, and potentially lower costs for the NHS. A chance to talk about holistic care and prevention. But also a problem.
Read more: Recalls and the Mouth Cancer Catch 22
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Published: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 10:33
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With assorted teasers, leaks and now a document sent to the BBC ‘in error,’ it seems that the long overdue dental recovery plan really is on its way.
Read more: NHS DRP: Dental Bonus Idea was Trialled in Manchester
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Published: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 22:00
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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The Dental Recovery Plan (DRP) will be announced today and as expected, it will incentivise dentists to work in areas of highest need and others to take on new NHS patients.
Read more: Dental Recovery Plan Offers 'Dental Desert' Bonuses
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Published: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 10:32
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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There’s growing speculation that the government’s long awaited Dental Recovery Plan (DRP) could be published as soon as this week, although government sources cautioned that it was ’still being finalised’..
Read more: Standby: Dental Plan Could Be Published Within 'Days'
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Published: Monday, 05 February 2024 10:32
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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An indication of changes to come is laid bare by NHS England’s latest ’NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update’ (January 30th) headlined ’New resources published to support dental check-up recall intervals’.
Read more: NHS To Encourage Longer Dental Recall Periods
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Published: Friday, 02 February 2024 09:46
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It was always unlikely that the appeal of direct to consumer (DTC) orthodontics would end with the demise of its highest profile promoters, Smile Direct Club (SDC).
Read more: Are Diamond Whites the Next Smile Direct?
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Published: Thursday, 01 February 2024 09:59
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Love it or loathe it, The Apprentice returns to our screens for its eighteenth series on Thursday 1st February, and this year a West Yorkshire dentist is one of eighteen contestants hoping to be crowned Lord Sugar’s next ’apprentice’.
Read more: BBC's The Apprentice: Will Pudsey Dentist Be Hired Or Fired?
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Published: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 10:26
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Written by Peter Ingle
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By the standards of a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Dame Andrea Leadsom is a big beast.
Read more: Minister Gives Dental Masterclass
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Published: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 10:36
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Written by Peter Ingle
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According to the Chair’s recent postings and their assorted webinars the GDC have not finally committed to changing the Standards for registrants, let alone deciding the nature of any alterations. And yet, by their own admission, they have already done “a lot of work,” considering such changes.
Read more: Schrödinger's Standards
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