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Bespoke contract in Northern Ireland

Michael McGimpsey, the Minister for Health in Northern Ireland, is aiming to introduce tailor-made dental contracts in the Province. Mr McGimpsey, speaking during an Assembly

Cash boost for PCT

Access to NHS dentistry in Norfolk is set to improve after the local primary care trust was given increased government funds to help its struggling

Managing other interests

New guidance from the GDC on how its members, staff and others acting on its behalf should manage their other interests when undertaking their Council

Oasis backs ADP bid

Oasis Healthcare has confirmed its support to an £85m takeover offer from its largest shareholder, Associated Dental Practices (ADP). Following rounds of talks, Oasis, the

Members appointed to specialist board

The General Dental Council has appointed the members of a new board to help guide the development of education and training for dentists wanting to

Majority of dentists keep up to date

More than 99 per cent of dentists in the first completed cycle have met the General Dental Council’s continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. By law,

FGDP (UK) welcomes new vice dean

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has announced the election of Ian Wood as its new vice dean. Ian has worked in general dental

Whitening kits fail legal tests

Illegally high levels of hydrogen peroxide have been found in many DIY tooth-whitening kits, following tests by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI). Levels of the

Using habits to teach

There are two things that dentists are generally noted for: saying ‘open wide’ and asking questions when their patients are unable to answer. Why is

New BDTA president announced

Simon Gambold has been elected as the next president of the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA). The announcement was made following the association’s annual general

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