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Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2013 10:21
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Bridge2Aid reports that it has been a busy week in the B2A offices - both UK and Tanzania, Their work diaries were full as well as World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Wednesday 20th March. They also report on activity in Mwanza and fund-raising activity in the UK.
Read more: Bridge2Aid reports on a busy month
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Published: Monday, 25 March 2013 09:03
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Alan Suggett reported the latest NASDAL goodwill survey showed the dental practice sales market is still strong with no sign of the impending changes to NHS contractual arrangements having any impact on values. He said that in the build-up to the introduction of the 2006 contract, dental practice sales slowed down dramatically . By contrast, the latest figures show that the market is still active and NHS and mixed practices in most areas are still sought after.
Read more: Bigger practices with NHS contracts still command higher values
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Published: Saturday, 23 March 2013 09:40
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Dentist and GDPUK member, Ike Fazal, is appealing to all his dental colleagues, wherever you are, to donate in kind, any redundant dental items, which may be surplus to your needs, items of equipment, hand instruments, or all kinds of consumables. ‘HIP~Z’: Health Improvement Project, ZANZIBAR, is a British charity, which is now in a joint venture agreement with the Ministry of Health, Zanzibar.
http://www.hipz.org.ukDonation page : http://www.hipz.org.uk/donateHIPZ
Read more: HIP~Z : An appeal for health, Zanzibar
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Published: Friday, 22 March 2013 10:41
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Registration for BDTA Dental Showcase is now officially open for 2013.This year, the exhibition will be held at Birmingham NEC from 17-19th October.
To find out more about Dental Showcase 2013, register for tickets and personalise your experience visit: www.dentalshowcase.com now.
Read more: BDTA Dental Showcase launches website for 2013
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Published: Thursday, 21 March 2013 10:09
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Chancellor George Osborne delivered the 2013 Budget on Wednesday 20 March. Wesleyan have summarised the key announcements from this Budget and included a reminder of previous announced changes that are likely to affect dentists personally or professionally.
Read more: Budget 2013 - Talking Points from Wesleyan
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Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2013 23:01
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New impetus has been given to practice-owners wanting to appoint more staff members thanks to George Osborne’s 2013 Budget. There will also be a New Employment Allowance worth up to £2000 cut on Employers National Insurance Contributions. HMRC has decided today to postpone the introduction of Real Time Information for payroll taxes from April to October for employers with fewer than 50 staff. And 1p off a pint from Sunday.
Read more: Expansion of dental teams made easier by 2013 Budget
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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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