GDC receives damning report from the PSA

2015-12-23

The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over whistleblowing The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and

‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform

2015-12-18

BDA says a timetable is needed on regulation reform The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific

Results of the BDA’s PEC announced

2015-12-15

Paul Woodhouse wins UK-wide seat in the BDA’s PEC votes The results of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC) have been announced, with Paul Woodhouse

Recommending dentists’ pay

2015-12-14

The DDRB has been recommending the Government on contract values rather than dentists’ pay, according to Michael Watson The DDRB should go back to recommending dentists’

Sugar tax backed by the Welsh Government

2015-12-11

The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to vote in favour of a sugar tax The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to

Food Standards Scotland calls for a curb on addiction to sugar

2015-12-10

Food Standards Scotland has moved to highlight the health risks associated with consuming too many calorific foods Food Standards Scotland has published a reminder of

Walking in a Wimpole wonderland

2015-12-09

Kevin Lewis reflects on a year of mixed fortunes. As we approach the end of another frenetic year, it is time to announce this year’s

Time-limited contracts slammed

2015-12-09

The BDA has slammed time-limited contracts proposed by George Osborne Dentists’ leaders have attacked George Osborne’s plans for ‘time-limited’ contracts and demanded urgent talks. The

‘Brave and bold action’ on sugar backed by dentists

2015-12-08

New calls have been made on the Government to lead the way on changing sugar consumption Fresh calls have been made for the Government to

BDA warns not to leave oral health off health agenda

2015-11-24

The BDA has urged the Government to keep oral health at the heart of any health plans The BDA has reminded the Government that oral

BDA releases PEC candidates

2015-11-23

The BDA has released the names of those running for its PEC The British Dental Association (BDA) has released the list of candidates running for

Is it even possible for dentists to strike?

2015-11-23

Realistically, dentists should come to a consensus over how to provide a good service rather than voting to go on strike, Neel Kothari says. Rather