New National Minimum Wage rates and changes to the National Living Wage
2021-02-26
The age from which workers become eligible for the higher National Living Wage will be lowered. This means that from 1 April workers aged 23
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The BDIA and MA Exhibitions confirm new long-term partnership agreement
2021-02-12
For almost 100 years, BDIA Dental Showcase has been the place where the industry can showcase its latest products and services in a collaborative environment
New proposals on water flouridation offers fresh hope for nation’s oral health
2021-02-12
The addition of fluoride to water has been researched for over 75 years, and water fluoridation has been proven to reduce decay by 35%1. Fluoride
Janet Goodwin Memorial Fund launched to support the future of dental nursing
2021-01-29
An influential figure within oral health, Janet spent much of her career championing the importance of education and the career development of dental nurses. It
Safety, not activity targets, must be the priority
2021-01-15
The leading dental organisations have also highlighted the continued applicability of their guidance, and reiterated the need to consider the prevalence of COVID-19, and local
Latest updates from the GDC – January 2021
2021-01-08
The GDC’s COVID-19 online hub provides you with clear signposting to all of the latest guidance relating to coronavirus, details on the adjustments they have made
FGDP appoints new DCP Representative
2020-12-16
Sarah qualified as a dental hygienist from the University of Bristol, with distinction, in 2012, and also holds a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from
The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry
2020-12-03
Some notable findings from this report include: The majority of those surveyed were aware that only urgent services were available during lockdown, however, a sizable
Malcolm Pendlebury Lecture to be delivered online
2020-10-26
Malcolm Pendlebury TD LDS FDS DGDP(UK) FFGDP(UK) was a Nottingham-based general dental practitioner, and a founder member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK
Letter to Primary Care Dental Teams in Wales
2020-10-23
Dear Colleagues By now you will have heard and be aware of the announcement made by the First Minister introducing national firebreak restrictions from 6:00pm
Leading dental professor warns of potential dental nurse redundancies
2020-10-20
Professor Phil Taylor, Dean of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)’s Faculty of Dental Surgery, has warned that many dental practices may be
Consultations open on prescribing rights for non-medical healthcare professionals
2020-10-17
On behalf of the four nations, NHS England and NHS Improvement are currently leading public consultations on proposals which include changes to medicines responsibilities for
