GDC labelled worst of all regulators

GDC labelled worst of all regulators

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published its annual report on the regulators it oversees (including the GDC). It found that the GDC did not meet not meet eight (of ten) of the Standards of Good Regulation. The report says: “As in previous years, we have identified continuing concerns about the performance of some regulators (including the GDC) regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the fitness to practise processes.

For full report see: http://tinyurl.com/odpckn9

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Doctors and dentists oppose cuts public health funding

Doctors and dentists oppose cuts public health funding

The British Medical Association (BMA) and British Dental Association (BDA) have responded jointly to the staffing review and suggested restructure at Public Health England (PHE). Mick Armstrong, Chair of the British Dental Association, said:  “We have grave concerns that mooted cuts at Public Health England are being driven purely by the clamour for ‘efficiency savings’. A review that is not based on evidence or workforce need represents a clear risk to public health, for little to no gain.” 

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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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