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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:44
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Ellis Paul, well known to many on GDPUK, has been awarded Fellowship from the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). Dean Russ Ladwa told Ellis: ‘It is obvious for all to see that you have exceptional enthusiasm for your profession, and a willingness to help others along their chosen path. Your tireless work and support for dental practitioners to provide an improved quality of care for their patients is well known.”
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:31
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Penalties for late submission of tax returns have just got more stringent, according to Bob Cummings, tax specialist to the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA). He explained that HM Revenue and Customs have changed the penalty system for late submission. Quite simply, the later your tax return is submitted, the more you will be penalised.
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:23
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Kate Middleton is said to have been receiving treatment from Harley Street dentist Dr Didier Fillion even before her engagement. Dr Tif Qureshi, from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, says it looks as though Kate has been secretly having orthodontic treatment. “It looks as though she’s had some whitening treatment and tooth edge augmention to make her teeth all the correct length,” he said.
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:11
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Breakthroughs in the regeneration of bone and dental tissue have won a Cardiff University researcher a leading award for young dental scientists. Dr Alastair Sloan received the International Association for Dental Research’s Young Investigator Award at the annual general session in San Diego, USA. He received a plaque and US$3,500.
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:01
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The Scottish Health Technologies Group has determined that there is lack of evidence to conclude that requiring the provision of vacuum sterilisers in primary care dental practices in Scotland would increase patient safety and thereby justify the cost. This advice statement means non-vacuum phase autoclaves can continue to be used in primary care dental settings in Scotland.
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Read more: Scotland rules on autoclaves
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 14:16
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The longstanding principle that an expert witness is immune from being sued was overturned in the recent Supreme Court decision of Jones v Kaney. Having lost their immunity, experts are now exposed to the risk of being sued in respect of evidence given in court, says Dental Protection
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Read more: Expert witnesses could face new risks
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 14:13
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The Coalition Government is pledged to get rid of unnecessary red tape. Despite some scepticism about this pledge, they are giving the public the opportunity to comment on unnecessary regulations and have created a special Red Tape Challenge website. People can make their views known by going to: http://tinyurl.com/4yyoug6
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Read more: Government seeks views on red tape
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 13:58
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has released details of draft plans to change guidelines about the temporary registration of dentists. An online consultation on the issue is now open and closes on 22 July 2011. Temporary registration allows overseas dentists to practise dentistry in the UK in supervised posts for training, teaching or research purposes only and for a limited period.
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Read more: GDC calls for views on new temporary registration guidelines
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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2011 13:46
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The Audit Commission has published a health briefing suggesting that the NHS could save up to £500 million a year by carrying out fewer ineffective or inefficient treatments. These include orthodontics and the removal of wisdom teeth. The Audit Commission has developed an online tool that allows the user to identify savings opportunities.
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Read more: Audit Commission suggests savings in orthodontics
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