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Published: Monday, 16 December 2013 07:55
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A sharp increase in claims against dentists is a result of a growing compensation culture in our society, according to UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS. “This rise in claims may be related to the harsh economic climate of recent years but is being manifested in increasing claim rates and consequent legal costs,” says MDDUS Head of Dental Division Aubrey Craig.
Read more: Claims against dentists continue to rise
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Published: Friday, 13 December 2013 09:27
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that one third of over 900 GP practices they inspected had problems with some essential standards. Ten practices were found to have major problems and in at least two cases the GPs in charge are no longer running the practice. Two GP partners referred each other to the GMC. Neither is still working in the practice.
Read more: CQC finds serious flaws in GP practices
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Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:47
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The study by R. S. Levine reports that the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes will impact on oral health, especially periodontitis. It reviews recent research suggesting a three-way metabolic relationship between obesity, diabetes and periodontal disease; and suggests periodontitis may adversely affect glycaemic control in diabetics but can be improved by periodontal treatment.
Read more: BDJ publishes research on obesity, diabetes and perio disease
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Published: Monday, 09 December 2013 10:57
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Speaking at a meeting of LDCs on December 6 John Milne said the contract reforms must deliver improved patient outcomes and fair remuneration, while preserving current benefits for practitioners, allowing the transfer of the value of a practice’s goodwill and ensuring financial stability during the transition period. They must also, he added, ensure that practice ownership remains a sustainable proposition.
Read more: Milne toughens stance on negotiations
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Published: Friday, 06 December 2013 12:02
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Dentists in Scotland who fail to complete laboratory slips accurately risk a loss of earnings and even allegations of fraud, says dental defence organisation MDDUS. They are urging dentists to protect themselves by complying with the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) as practitioners can easily fall foul of the regulations.
Read more: MDDUS gives warning over lab slips
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Published: Friday, 06 December 2013 10:40
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The devil is in the detail says the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Speculation around the self-employed status of dental associates ahead of the statement proved to be ill-founded, said Heidi Marshall, a specialist dental accountant. ‘Uninformed rumours continue to crop up about the tax status of associates’, she said, ‘which are not helpful to the profession’.
Read more: NASDAL analyses Autumn Statement
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Published: Thursday, 05 December 2013 07:52
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One of London’s most prolific early-adopters of 3D Printing technology, Dr Andrew Dawood was awarded with the ‘Global Inspirational Individual Award’ at the 3D Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony is a spectacular annual event with a global reach, open to anyone; professional or hobbyist, individual, team or business, contributing to the world of 3D printing.
Read more: Andrew Dawood given prestigious award
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Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2013 07:57
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Registration is now open for Bridge2Aid’s Mount Kilimanjaro 2014 adventure. Join them as supporters climb to Africa’s rooftop next August 14th-24th. The charity has also announced that they have completed their final dental training programme of 2013. To date, 288 Health Workers in East Africa have successfully completed the dental training programme.
Read more: Climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Bridge2Aid
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Published: Monday, 02 December 2013 07:58
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The Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that the former wife of dentist Colin Howell, Kyle Jorgensen (47), would be not be facing any charges. A spokesperson said: "The decision was taken not to prosecute in this case because there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction." Ms Jorgensen has been under police investigation since Howell's arrest in January 2009. She told police she kept his double murder secret for over a decade.
Read more: Howell’s ex-wife will not be prosecuted
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