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Published: Friday, 21 June 2013 14:54
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The General Dental Council (GDC) and Groupon, the ‘daily deals’ company, are working together to guard against promotion of illegal tooth whitening. As the leading UK provider of ‘daily deals’, Groupon has already taken action not to offer tooth whitening deals from individuals who are not regulated by the GDC.
Read more: GDC works with Groupon to stop illegal tooth whitening
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Published: Friday, 21 June 2013 13:27
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The sales market of NHS dental practices in England has been thrown into chaos following the changes to the administration of primary dental care services, according to NASDAL lawyers who continue to finalise difficult deals against the odds. Louise Fegan of NASDAL law firm Morrisons Solicitors explained that in addition to the change in administration, further layers of bureaucracy had been added into the sales process.
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Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2013 07:50
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It’s been a busy few months for newly registered dental charity, Heart Your Smile. With its first anniversary celebrated in March this year, Heart Your Smile launched a number of new initiatives – the first of which is Innovation 360°. To qualify for an Innovation 360° Grant, simply complete an on-line application by 30th June 2013.
Read more: Heart Your Smile grants aim to boost oral health in the community
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Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2013 07:49
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A Government commitment to improve the oral health of the youngest children could be jeopardised if the shortfall in the dental public health workforce is not addressed, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned. Dr Christopher Allen, the Chair of the BDA’s Dental Public Health Committee, said: “There is a longstanding shortage of Consultants in Dental Public Health. Pre-April, approximately one-third of primary care trusts did not have access to CDPH advice.”
Read more: BDA issues new dental public health warning
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Published: Monday, 17 June 2013 07:36
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Dental treatment costs more in Glasgow than anywhere else in Scotland – around £57 for adults and £73 for children. NHS Ayrshire and Arran spent the second highest amount per patient, £52 for adults and £71 for children. Orkney was the cheapest for adults at £23, while in the Western Isles the cost for children was the lowest at £32.
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Published: Monday, 17 June 2013 07:36
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Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has reviewed regulation in the cosmetic interventions sector following the PIP implant scandal. His group were surprised to discover that non-surgical interventions are almost entirely unregulated. It is their view that dermal fillers are a crisis waiting to happen and they have made recommendations to address this.
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Published: Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:40
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There was only one dental professional in this year’s Birthday Honours list. An MBE goes to Sue Greening, Clinical Director, Gwent Community Dental Service, Aneurin Bevan Health Board, for services to dentistry in the UK. She is a past president of the BDA and chaired its community dental services committee.
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Published: Wednesday, 12 June 2013 22:07
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Speaking to the Conference of Local Dental Committees (LDCs) John Milne, chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) said that he was optimistic that the new contract now being piloted will work. But he warned that there were still issues to be addressed including funding and delivereing treatment as well as prevention.
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Published: Wednesday, 12 June 2013 22:07
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The LDC Conference passed an emergency motion following the recent tragic suicide of a Leeds dentist. It supported the BDA’s call for an independent inquiry. Responding in his speech to the conference health minister Earl Howe extended his personal sympathy to the dentist’s family. He said ministers believed there was no place for bullying in the NHS and that the circumstances surrounding this case needed to be investigated.
Read more: Howe responds to LDC emergency motion
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