New ministers appointed following elections

Details
Published: Monday, 30 May 2011 17:54
Written by News Editor
Hits: 1635

Following the elections on May 5 in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, new health ministers have been appointed the two latter countries, Edwin Poots in Northern Ireland and Lesley Griffiths in Wales. Nicola Sturgeon MSP retains her post in Scotland, but there is a new shadow minister, Jackie Baillie MSP.


No comments

Read more: New ministers appointed following elections

0
0
0
s2sdefault


BDA calls for Government intervention over tooth whitening

Details
Published: Monday, 30 May 2011 17:51
Written by News Editor
Hits: 3055

The British Dental Association (BDA) is seeking an urgent meeting with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to resolve concerns about the position trading standards officers are adopting in relation to the supply of teeth whitening products. Stuart Johnston, Chair of the BDA’s Representative Body, said that concerns over patient safety must be addressed ‘urgently’.

No comments

Read more: BDA calls for Government intervention over tooth whitening

0
0
0
s2sdefault


Derek Prentice to be interim GDC Chair

Details
Published: Thursday, 26 May 2011 11:36
Written by News Editor
Hits: 5144

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that Derek Prentice has been elected as Deputy Chair of the GDC with immediate effect. He will hold the post of Deputy Chair of the GDC until a permanent Chair is elected by the GDC in September this year. The permanent Chair of the GDC will be in post, when elected, until 30 September 2013 or until an appointed Chair takes over, whichever is the sooner.


No comments

Read more: Derek Prentice to be interim GDC Chair

0
0
0
s2sdefault


Confusion for dentists and patients over whitening

Details
Published: Thursday, 26 May 2011 11:32
Written by News Editor
Hits: 2741
‘Carry on a normal’ is the message from the British Dental Bleaching Society (www.bdbs.co.uk) in the confusion over whitening. This follows action allegedly being taken against a dental supply company and one or more dentists by Trading Standards officers. At present there are few hard facts, but there may be clarification at the BDBS AGM on June 17.


No comments

Read more: Confusion for dentists and patients over whitening

0
0
0
s2sdefault


New dental partnership model launched

Details
Published: Monday, 16 May 2011 08:03
Written by News Editor
Hits: 2904
The business structures in dentistry need to change according to Baxi Partnership Healthcare, which will launch its new partnership model at the BDA Conference in Manchester on May 20. Simon Gallier, dentist and driving force behind this new venture has given GDPUK an exclusive preview into this new venture.

 


No comments

Read more: New dental partnership model launched

0
0
0
s2sdefault


Ian McIntyre loses battle for life

Details
Published: Friday, 13 May 2011 11:46
Written by News Editor
Hits: 5195
Ian McIntyre has died after a struggle against pancreatic cancer. His funeral will take place on Friday 20th May at 11.30am in St Peters Church, Kineton, Warwickshire. In a long career he rose to head the Defence Dental Services and was BDA President in 2003. Ian leaves a widow, Joan, to whom GDPUK offers our heartfelt condolences for her loss.


No comments

Read more: Ian McIntyre loses battle for life

0
0
0
s2sdefault


More Articles ...

  1. Regulations for pilots published
  2. GDC to have interim chair
  3. Dental Protection deeply concerned over Lockyer resignation
  4. Alison Lockyer resigns GDC Chair
  5. Row over whether whitening is dentistry or not
  6. Romania now top dental tourist country
  7. FGDP announces end of new ortho course
  8. NHS contract values up only 0.5% this year
  9. Male and female dentists practise differently
  10. Ellis Paul awarded FGDP Fellowship

Please do not re-register if you have forgotten your details,
follow the links above to recover your password &/or username.
If you cannot access your email account, please contact us.

Mastodon Mastodon