What will the increase in NHS dentistry fees mean?
2016-03-16
Michael Watson reviews the recent rise in NHS dentistry charges and the 1% pay rise Could the increase in NHS dentistry fees cause dentists to
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Delivering a new approach to NHS dentistry
2016-03-10
Michael Watson believes a new strategy is needed on the delivery of NHS dentistry in England Sara Hurley is determined to provide a new approach
Who is at fault for the increase in hospital tooth extractions?
2016-02-29
It is the patient’s fault, not necessarily the dentists’, for an increase in extractions through 2014/15, says Michael Watson. Over the weekend the media were
Tooth whitening prosecutions
2016-02-15
Should trainers be prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening, Michael Watson asks Are the sanctions for undertaking tooth whitening by non-dentists tough enough, Michael Watson asks.
What can dentists do about the crisis in children’s tooth decay?
2016-02-09
Michael Watson believes it is up to dentists to solve the crisis in child tooth decay Dentists have an obligation to address the epidemic of
Sugar tax – a contrary view
2016-02-01
MPs debate whether to introduce a sugar tax, Michael Watson reports The introduction of a sugar tax was discussed in Parliament recently, Michael Watson reports
Are dentists accountable for the level of service they provide for NHS dentistry?
2016-01-18
UDAs are not a level of the service provided, that is the responsibility of the dentist, not the NHS, says Michael Watson Dentists could be held
NHS dentistry letter published in The Telegraph ‘unhelpful’
2016-01-11
The letter, written by Tony Kilcoyne, is unhelpful for NHS dentistry, Michael Watson says Tony Kilcoyne’s letter published in The Telegraph was unhelpful to both dentists and
Whistleblowing at the GDC
2016-01-04
The appointment of Ian Brack could be promising for the GDC, says Michael Watson Michael Watson reviews the PSA report on the GDC’s handling of a
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’
Should we have a sugar tax?
2015-11-30
Michael Watson questions whether the Government will act on sugar Michael Watson compares the public opinion over fluoridation and a sugar tax. Public opinion is
The insanity of the GDC
2015-11-24
The GDC is doing nothing different but expecting different results, Michael Watson says. As I sat at yesterday’s General Dental Council (GDC) consultation, listening to
