GDPC calls for full capitation in prototypes

GDPC calls for full capitation in prototypes

Speaking at the BDA Conference, Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, Chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) said: “We now have two blends moving into prototypes. One is unambitious, the other unacceptable. The Department of Health's unwillingness to let go of discredited activity targets will undermine both reform models. If government really wanted to put prevention at the heart of NHS dentistry we would be looking prototypes based on 100 per cent capitation.”

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Cochrane publishes lukewarm report on fluoridation

Cochrane publishes lukewarm report on fluoridation

Cochrane has carried out a review to assess the effects of water fluoridation (artificial or natural) for the prevention of tooth decay. The authors conclude that ‘there is very little contemporary evidence, meeting the review's inclusion criteria, that has evaluated the effectiveness of water fluoridation for the prevention of caries.’

See review at: http://tinyurl.com/q6dewu5

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First prosecution of a tooth whitening trainer

First prosecution of a tooth whitening trainer

The General Dental Council (GDC), has secured its first prosecution of an illegal tooth whitening training provider. Martyn Collier, sole director of 'Smile Like the Stars Training Limited', was found guilty at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court of two offences of tooth whitening. He was sentenced to a three year conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation of £1,495 to his victims, a £15 victim surcharge and costs to the GDC of £3,500.

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