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Published: Monday, 22 July 2013 07:42
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Jamie Reed MP a labour health spokesman asked the health secretary what steps he was taking ‘to ensure that those needing NHS dentistry do not resort to home remedies’. Health minister, Dr Poulter, replied that there was no need for anyone to resort to these kits as access to NHS dental services was adequate.
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Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 07:36
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Of the 1153 eligible candidates who attended assessments for Dental Foundation Training, 76 remain without the offer of a place. The best estimate is that around 60 of these are from England and Wales dental schools. 968 places were offered initially and a further 85 have been offered since July 1.
Read more: 76 fail to gain dental foundation training places
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Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 07:35
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its standards guidance and renamed it Standards for the Dental Team, to take account of Direct Access and the new role of Dental Care Professionals. It has also taken account of the Francis Report and places an obligation on those who lead a team to promote a culture where whistleblowing is allowed.
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Published: Monday, 15 July 2013 07:51
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Terry Porter, of The Dental Directory, has been elected President of the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA). He takes over from outgoing President, Simon Tucker. Terry said he was delighted and looked forward to playing a significant role with the BDTA.
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Published: Monday, 15 July 2013 07:50
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In her report to the General Dental Council (GDC) the CEO, Evlynne Gilvarry raised concerns about those Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) who may not have complied with the requirements of the first five year cycle of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) when it ends in July. She said she was also conscious of the implications of a significant reduction in the DCP workforce, as well as reduction in GDC income if significant numbers are removed from the register.
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Published: Friday, 12 July 2013 07:26
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Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking has published its Healthcare Confidence Index for spring 2013. It shows that dentists are relatively the most confident in the short term. In the NHS, the longer term implications of the new contract worry many. Private dentists are looking happier with 67 per cent expecting a significant increase in demand in the next five years
Read more: Dentists confident but only in short term
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Published: Wednesday, 10 July 2013 10:35
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The growing numbers of older people, including the emergence of “the oldest old” requires an increased focus in addressing their specific oral health needs according to the professional body for dentists and the dental team in the UK, the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). | 
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Published: Wednesday, 10 July 2013 10:35
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Midsummer’s Day saw Dentaid supporters gathering at Hamptworth Golf & Country Club in the New Forest to enjoy a round of golf whilst raising valuable funds for Dentaid. This annual event raised over £2300 this year which will be used to sponsor a DentaidBox; a portable dental surgery in a wheelie bin that will enable oral health workers to provide vital, pain relieving dental care to many people in disadvantaged communities.
Read more: Dentaid golf day raises £2300
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Published: Monday, 08 July 2013 07:58
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The Westminster Health Forum seminar debated whether the days of NHS contracts which were not time limited were numbered. Tony Donaldson, of the Office of Fair Trading said that dentists should not expect ‘indefinite’ contracts. But Martin Fallowfield chair of the BDA PEC vigorously opposed short term contracts, pointing out that it was dentists, not Government, that put capital into practices.
Read more: Time limited NHS contracts are on the table
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