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Published: Monday, 14 July 2025 11:03
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Written by Peter Ingle
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There have been some remarkably mixed messages about the proposed Norwich Dental School, delivered virtually simultaneously.
In the aftermath of the NHS 10 year plan announcement, the BBC has reported that work on the first phase of a dental school in Norwich has already started, despite needing final approval from the government.
Read more: Work Starts on Norwich Dental School -- Amid Uncertainties
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Published: Thursday, 10 July 2025 09:43
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It has not taken long for organisations with an interest in UK dentistry, to venture their opinions on the NHS 10 year plan in respect of the promised transformation of NHS dental services.
Read more: Responses to 10 Year Plan for NHS Dentistry
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Published: Wednesday, 09 July 2025 09:36
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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: Friday, 04 July 2025 10:35
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July 3rd 2025 saw the launch of the Government‘s 10 year NHS plan, “fit for the future”
The summary explains that this follows the Lord Darzi‘s investigation. The very first bullet point summarising its findings is, ‘many cannot get an NHS GP or dental appointment.‘
Read more: Three Year Tie In - Streeting's Plan for a Decade
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Published: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 08:16
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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