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Published: Wednesday, 09 July 2025 09:36
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Written by Peter Ingle
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A week is a long time in NHS dentistry, as well as in politics.
The ambitious NHS 10 year plan provided a vision of a service transformed beyond recognition. For dentistry many commentators both applauded its bold ambition whilst insisting that without rapid major changes to implement a new contract, it was unlikely to be achieved.
Read more: Consultation Announced on NHS Dental Contract Changes
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Published: Tuesday, 08 July 2025 10:25
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It may be time to add ‘opsec‘ (Operational Security) to the list of dental abbreviations. A leading indemnifier has asked its members facing complaints not to disclose that they are contacting their defence organisation for guidance.
Read more: Indemnifier Counsels: Caution Telling Patient, Advice Sought
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Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 09:10
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Written by Peter Ingle
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As NHS England is wound down there is no shortage of other groups eager to be involved in shaping the service‘s future. One established voice is the NHS Confederation. This is a membership organisation that supports and speaks on behalf of the whole public healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read more: Competing Visions for the Future of NHS Dentistry
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Published: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 08:16
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Written by Peter Ingle
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‘Not as bad as Bill Moyes‘ may be a low bar, but as his departure from the GDC this September gets closer, many registrants will pause to reflect on Lord Toby Harris‘s four years as GDC Chair.
Read more: Outgoing Chair of the GDC Reflects on his Term
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Published: Monday, 30 June 2025 09:46
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Governing may not be as easy as it looks from the opposition benches. Last July, Wes Streeting almost bounced into office as Health Secretary. He saw the Conservatives reduced to a rump, a broadly welcoming BDA, and had a cunning plan to remove the NHS England thorn that had been in his predecessors‘ side. What could possibly go wrong?
Read more: Streeting Has ICBs in his Sights
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Published: Thursday, 26 June 2025 07:43
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Written by Peter Ingle
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On both sides of the border, there are problems with access to dental care on the island of Ireland. Despite different governments and different systems for providing care, an ever diminishing chance of getting to see a dentist appears to be a shared experience.
Read more: Ireland's Differing Dental Systems Share Problems
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Published: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 08:16
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Research by indemnity provider Dental Protection has revealed that many dental professionals are experiencing mental health issues. Worryingly, they feel unable to take time off to address them and fear they are compromising the quality of care they deliver.
Read more: Dentists' Mental Health Affects Patient Care
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