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’
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Dental contracts in the Chancellor’s sights
2015-12-07
The Chancellor has been taking a closer look at how dental contracts are commissioned Are NHS dental contracts being considered the same as other corporate contracts the Government
Cognitive behavioural therapy could help overcome dental phobia
2015-12-07
New research has shown cognitive behavioural therapy could help overcome dental phobia CBT could help patients with dental phobia overcome their fear, according to new
Osbourne promises ‘a better deal’ for dentistry
2015-12-01
George Osbourne has promised a clearer, better deal for NHS dentistry George Osborne has included NHS dentistry on a hit-list of professions where customers deserve
Denpro buying scheme launches despite lukewarm reception
2015-11-25
Denpro buying scheme aims to save NHS dentists money on consumables The launch of an NHS Scotland scheme, Denpro, to help practices save money will
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
NHS Contract’s impact on patients tops dentists’ fears
2015-11-18
The impact the NHS Contract will have on patients has topped dentists concerns in a new poll The NHS Contract will impact patients’ ability to
Her Majesty The Queen to attend official opening of dental hospital
2015-11-17
Her Majesty The Queen will officially open Birmingham’s new dental hospital on Thursday 19 November Her Majesty The Queen will be officially opening Birmingham Dental
Calls for strike action from the dental profession
2015-11-16
Strike action from dentists is illegal, Michael Watson says Prominent members of the dental profession should know better than to call for strikes, Michael Watson
Using the In Practice Prevention programme to improve oral health
2015-10-19
Michael Watson explains how the In Practice Prevention programme can target resources more effectively The creation of the In Practice Prevention programme is encouraging, Michael
The NHS conundrum
2015-10-16
Nigel Jones reflects on the last few months and discusses the conundrum of NHS dentistry in England. In the wake of the general election, it
Growing number of dentists wouldn’t recommend dentistry
2015-10-13
71% of dentists would choose dentistry if they could start over again, a new survey has shown Half of dentists wouldn’t recommend going into dentistry
