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Published: Tuesday, 19 March 2013 10:20
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This summer the British Dental Association (BDA) will offer dentists a choice of membership packages that reflects individuals’ different needs. From June 1, 2013 the current membership will be replaced with three different packages, offering a range of benefits. At the same time, the BDA is also launching a new online Continuing Professional Development ‘Hub’ which will be available to all members.
Read more: BDA launches major changes to membership
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Published: Friday, 15 March 2013 15:14
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Tony Kilcoyne has responded on GDPUK to a threatening solicitor’s letter from Dental CPD Pro. The company claimed that he had hacked into its Dental CPD Pro server and he is also responsible for an email attack on Rob Dyas. Kilcoyne vigourously denied both allegations. GDPUK is shocked that a company trying to engage with dentists has alienated so many colleagues already.
Read more: Kilcoyne responds to allegations
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Published: Friday, 15 March 2013 11:49
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General Dental Practitioners in England will receive only 1.5% uplift in their contract values. The Review Body made no recommendation for GDPs in England wales or Northern Ireland, although they recommended that those in Scotland should receive an increase in fees to deliver a 1% rise in net income. The Department of Health has also signalled that it intends to implement changes to the way that dental contracts are managed at the end of the 2013/14 financial year.
Read more: GDPs in England to receive 1.5% contract uplift
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Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:29
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A chance encounter whilst on holiday in Burma in March 2012, has led to the foundation of a new UK dental charity thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of practice owners Sharon Bierer and her husband, dentist Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen. Burmadent has been granted charitable status by the Charities Commission in double quick time thanks to the documented evidence that the organisation has already carried out important voluntary work.
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Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:28
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More than 150 exhibitors have already booked their stand for BDTA Dental Showcase 2013, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from Thursday 17 October to Saturday 19th October. This year, more than 350 stands will be offering a comprehensive range of dental products and services backed up with expert advice.For further information on this year’s BDTA Dental Showcase visit: www.dentalshowcase.com
Read more: Make a date for Showcase 2013 in Birmingham
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Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2013 08:19
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Scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person's own gum cells. Current implant-based methods of whole tooth replacement fail to reproduce a natural root structure and as a consequence of the friction from eating and other jaw movement, loss of jaw bone can occur around the implant.
Read more: Biological tooth replacement, a step closer say researchers
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Published: Friday, 08 March 2013 08:51
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Dental practice owners around the country could be doing themselves a service by preparing for the changes to PAYE in April 2013. Each time you pay your employees you will be required to submit an online report to HMRC about what you have paid and the deductions from your employees’ salaries.
Read more: Prepare for PAYE changes next April
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Published: Friday, 08 March 2013 08:51
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More dentists need to be checking their patients for mouth cancer, say experts. Cancer Research UK says oral cancer rates are going up and some dentists are missing an opportunity to spot those at risk. All dentists should be asking about risk factors like smoking or heavy drinking as well as early telltale signs in the mouth, says the charity.
Read more: Plea to dentists to check for mouth cancer
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Published: Friday, 08 March 2013 08:50
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Health Minister Earl Howe has announced rise in NHS charges in England from April 1, 2013. He said: “Dental charges represent an important contribution to the overall cost of dental services. The exact amount raised will be dependent upon the level and type of primary dental care services commissioned by the NHS Commissioning Board and the proportion of charge-paying patients who attend dentists and the level of treatment they require."
Read more: NHS dental patient charges to rise
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