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Published: Thursday, 22 August 2013 11:59
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Statistics released on 22nd August 2013 by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (http://tinyurl.com/k4kkxzm) show that self-employed primary care dentists in England and Wales in 2011/12 had gross earnings decreasing more than total expenses resulting in a drop in taxable income. The figures cover NHS and private income for those working in the NHS, but do not include those working only in the private sector, nor corporates.
Read more: Dentists’ income fell in 2011/12
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Published: Wednesday, 21 August 2013 08:28
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Work will start next month on the first integrated, stand-alone dental hospital and dental school to be built in the UK for almost 40 years. The development, in the new Edgbaston Medical Quarter, on the site of the former BBC Pebble Mill Studios, will see a new four-storey dental hospital and school of dentistry constructed, with a build cost of £34m. Totalling 15,465 sqm, it will house a range of services for the public including walk-in emergency dental care, Restorative, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry.
Read more: Work to start on £50m Birmingham Dental School
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Published: Monday, 19 August 2013 08:02
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The Department of Health has issued an online publication which aims to update readers on the progress in developing a new NHS dental contract. On each page there is an opportunity to give feedback. Use this link to access it: http://tinyurl.com/ms6tkeh
Read more: Feedback on new contract pilots sought
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Published: Monday, 19 August 2013 08:01
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The study shows that for single-tooth replacement, dental implants were generally either cost saving or cost-effective in comparison with traditional fixed dental prostheses. For patients with mandibular edentulism, dental implants were associated with higher initial costs. However, the consensus among most studies was that, over the long term, dental implants represent a cost-effective treatment option.
Read more: Dental implants cost effective say researchers
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Published: Friday, 16 August 2013 11:31
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) must properly understand the reality of primary care dentistry if it is to make a fresh start in regulating the sector, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned. Martin Fallowfield, the BDA PEC Chair, said: “We are pleased to see the CQC articulating its intention to make a new start. Dental practices have, thus far, endured a mixed experience of the organisation.
Read more: Dental expertise key to new start for CQC
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Published: Friday, 16 August 2013 11:21
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Wesleyan Assurance Society has announced the acquisition of the Practice Plan Group, comprising Practice Plan, provider of practice-branded dental membership plans, and Medenta, provider of patient finance to UK dental practices. Nick Dilworth, MD of Practice Plan, said: “Practice Plan is pleased to become part of one of the UK’s financially strongest mutuals with a great heritage and a reputation for customer service and product performance.”
Read more: Wesleyan acquires Practice Plan and Medenta
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Published: Friday, 16 August 2013 10:14
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A consultation on migrant access and their financial contribution to NHS provision in England has been launched by the Department of Health. No decisions have been made and they are seeking views as to whether new migrant charges for dental services is something that ‘should, and could practically be pursued’, or any alternative proposals.
Read more: Department asks whether migrants should pay for dentistry
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Published: Thursday, 15 August 2013 11:27
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The Government has published its response to a consultation on the management of HIV-infected healthcare workers. It has concluded that healthcare workers with HIV will carry out certain surgical and dental procedures if they are on effective treatment, have very low or undetectable levels of HIV in the blood, and are regularly monitored by both their treating and occupational health physicians. The new arrangements are expected to come into effect in 2014.
Read more: Government gives green light to HIV infected healthcare workers
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Published: Tuesday, 13 August 2013 09:18
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After last year’s success the mini lecture programme returns for another year. 2013’s programme includes a whole host of new and informative lectures, free for every member of the dental team. The lectures will be sponsored by exhibitors, with expert speakers presenting on their specialist areas. This year’s exhibition will be held from 17-19th October at Birmingham’s NEC.
Read more: BDTA Showcase announces this year’s mini lecture programme
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