Potential breakthrough on GDPR changes
2018-05-03
The British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) amendments to the Data Protection Bill have been suggested to the Government. Changes from the BDA include an exemption for
BDA
Increasing numbers calling 999 for dental problems
2018-04-30
The number of people in Bradford calling 999 and 111 for dental problems has been increasing over the last three years. That’s according to the Yorkshire
Self medication for dental problems increases overdose risks
2018-04-25
Self medication from patients unable to access care could lead to an increased risk of overdose, the BDA warns. A recent study, published in the British
Dental anxiety could lead to lower income and social isolation
2018-04-24
Dental anxiety could lead to feelings of shame, poor self confidence and social isolation, a new study has shown. Published in the International Dental Journal,
Peter Dyer re-elected as chair of the CCHDS
2018-04-12
Peter Dyer has been re-elected as the chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services (CCHDS). He will now be chair
BDA accuses NHS of scattergun approach to NHS charge fines
2018-04-12
The BDA has condemned the NHS’s approach to fining patients as almost as many appeals are being won as fines paid. Freedom of information requests
HMRC sends letters to associate dentists over employment status
2018-04-05
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has written to associate dentists saying it is reviewing the employment status of associates. Following on from this, the
Government’s ‘stealth tax’ is making the NHS millions
2018-04-04
The Government is being accused of charging patients a ‘stealth tax’ when they visit for an NHS dental checkup. The Times reports that the Government is making
NHS staff due to receive 6.5% pay rise
2018-03-22
NHS staff will receive a pay rise of at least 6.5% over the next three years, the Government has said. This deal marks the end
Child extractions costing Northern Ireland health service more than £9 million
2018-03-20
More than 5,000 children had multiple teeth extracted across one year in Northern Ireland, a new study has shown. BDA Northern Ireland estimates that the cost
Department of Health and Social Care increases patient charges for dentistry
2018-03-12
The Department of Health and Social Care has increased NHS dentistry patient charges by around 5% from April. The new cost for dental treatments are
Extreme weather could leave practices facing clawbacks
2018-03-05
The BDA is calling on NHS England and the Welsh Government to invoke force majeure on their GDS contracts. These calls come after the recent extreme weather
