BDHF slams public health deal
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- Published: Thursday, 07 April 2011 16:47
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No comments No comments No comments| According to the latest Adult Dental Health Survey just over a quarter (26 per cent) of adults say the type of dental treatment they have chosen in the past has been affected by the cost of the treatment. In addition almost a fifth (19 per cent) said that they have delayed dental treatment for the same reason. There is some overlap between the two groups. |
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| The Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, is to address British Dental Conference and Exhibition at Manchester’s Central Convention Complex on Thursday May 19. Mr Lansley is expected to participate in a question and answer session following his address, which replaces the previously-advertised appearance by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Lord Howe. |
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| The General Dental Council (GDC) will hold an event for dental professionals working in and around Cardiff on May 25 at St David’s Hotel, starting at 6pm. Anyone interested in coming along is being urged to reserve their spot by booking online at www.gdc-uk.org Those attending can claim two hours of verifiable CPD for taking part in one of two workshops on offer. |
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| The Health Select Committee, chaired by former health secretary, Stephen Dorrell, has reported on commissioning in the light of the Health Bill, which has been put on hold by the Government. The committee recommends that the GP consortia should commission both primary and secondary care, including dentistry. They should however be enlarged to include other health professionals and be more accountable to the public. If this is accepted they will look very much like PCTs do now. |
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| The new contract pilots, due to start on April 1 have been delayed until at least June/July. In a letter to participants David Lye from Dental Services at the Department of Health says that software will not be up and running until late May/June and it will then be necessary for PCTs to agree contract variations with their dentists.
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| The CQC has announced that dentists will pay £800 for a single practice and £1,600 for 2-3 practices. There is a sliding scale up to £48,000 for more than 100 locations. The fee is payable in April 2011 and will be payable every year thereafter. |
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The full results of the Adult Dental Health Survey (2009) have been announced. Across almost all of the indicators of oral health and disease there has been a continued improvement in adults’ dental health. The large majority of adults also indicate that they are attending the dentist at least once every two years. For full report go to http://tinyurl.com/6gwtonq
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The BDTA is well known for its reputation for arranging a professional and safe show. Staff at the venue are on record as praising the highly efficient and thorough organisation as well as the precision with which the event is managed.
BDTA Dental Showcase 2011 returns to the NEC, Birmingham on the 20-22 October 2011. For more information about the event visit www.dentalshowcase.com.
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