Rising Confidence reported amongst Dentists as Private Dental Care Increases

Continued recovery in the UK economy is driving a rise in confidence amongst dentists and a move towards more private dental care, according to the findings from the latest Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Healthcare Confidence Index.

  • For the fifth Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Healthcare Confidence Index in a row, dentists are the most optimistic about the overall future prospects of their profession when compared to GPs and pharmacists 
  • 80 per cent of dentists are concerned that the impending NHS dental contract will be inadequately funded
  • Over two thirds (69 per cent) of dentists are planning to grow their business in the next five years to combat this

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Long waits for prior approval raised in Scottish Parliament

Long waits for prior approval raised in Scottish Parliament

The British Dental Association in Scotland has been contacted by members who are becoming increasingly frustrated by lengthy delays in getting the go-ahead for treatment plans, with many dentists footing the bill themselves rather than wait for funding. The matter was recently raised in the Scottish Parliament.

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Research underlines importance of mouthguards

Research underlines importance of mouthguards

A study in the May/June 2014 issue of General Dentistry, the journal of the US Academy of General Dentistry says that when buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child's risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store.

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Most private complaints resolved quickly

Most private complaints resolved quickly

The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) resolves most complaints about private dental care in less than a week, it says in its annual report. Receiving more than 9,800 calls in 2013, the DCS has reduced the average time it takes to resolve a complaint from 7 to 6.5 days. The DCS was launched in 2006 and helps patients and dental professionals resolve complaints about private dental care. 

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First ever national Bridge2Aid day this year

First ever national Bridge2Aid day this year

‘Smile in pink for Bridge2Aid’ will take place on Friday June 6th in partnership with the British Dental Health Foundation and National Smile Month, and they are asking practices and organisations to do just that – wear pink for one day to raise awareness of international oral health and Bridge2Aid work in developing nations. It really is that simple!

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Mercury poisoning case dropped

Mercury poisoning case dropped

A dental nurse accused of poisoning her boss with mercury has walked free from court. Ravinder Kaur's case was dropped by the CPS when two separate juries failed to reach verdicts. She was said to have laced practice manager Laura Knowles’ coffee with the toxic metal after being handed her final written warning three days previously.

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Dental practice sales more volatile

Dental market is more volatile

The latest goodwill survey from NASDAL for the quarter ending January 31st of this year shows that the North-South divide is reflected in dental practice sales figures. The deals also reflect the ongoing popularity of mixed practices. NASDAL member Alan Suggett said  that the average goodwill value for an NHS dental practice was 88% of turnover, for a private practice, 89%, and all practices 97% of turnover.

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