No mention of dentistry in NHS Long Term Plan
2019-01-07
The NHS claims its new Long Term Plan could help to save up to 500,000 lives over the next decade. With additional funding announced, the NHS
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BDA say ‘lack of transparency and accountability dog GDC fee plan’
2018-12-18
The BDA has given its view following the recent GDC fee plan announcement The BDA has expressed its concern about the GDC’s approach to the
No catch-up HPV vaccine programme for boys, Steve Brine MP says
2018-12-11
Steve Brine MP has said there will be no catch-up HPV vaccine programme for boys. In a letter to the shadow public health minister Sharon
Not enough evidence for energy drink ban
2018-12-06
MPs have ruled out statutory ban on sale of energy drinks to children Experts advising the government have said there is not enough scientific evidence
Child extractions increase by 18% over last five years
2018-12-04
There were 45,077 extractions of multiple teeth in under 18s in England over the last year. Local Government Association figures also show the cost for
NHS dentists to receive pay rise in December
2018-11-26
NHS dentists in England will receive a 1.68% pay uplift in December, the British Dental Association (BDA) claims. The Government announced earlier this year in April that
Antibiotic prescriptions in dentistry drop by a quarter
2018-11-14
Antibiotic prescribing has reduced by 24.8% from 2013 to 2017, the latest Public Health England (PHE) report shows. Overall across primary care settings, antibiotic prescriptions
‘Prevention focused’ NHS questioned by dentists
2018-11-07
The NHS ‘prevention focused’ vision for the future has been questioned by the British Dental Association (BDA). Prevention is better than cure has been questioned for
Introducing local commissioning and shaping modern dentistry
2018-11-05
Seb Evans speaks to Barry Cockcroft about his time as chief dental officer for England, the introduction of local commissioning, the new contract in 2006
BDA advise on EpiPen supply disruption
2018-10-31
Practices are urged to renew anaphylaxis kits with adrenaline ampoules not AAIs The Chief Dental Officer for England has written to dentists in response to
CQC considers increasing dental fees by 13%
2018-10-30
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a consultation on increasing its dental fees by 13% from April 2019. In its consultation, Regulatory fees – have your
BDA representatives elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation
2018-10-16
Two leading members of the British Dental Association have been elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation, at this year’s World Dental Congress in Argentina. The
