NHS England has published dental workforce data which confirms the worst suspicions of many in the profession. Around one fifth - 21% - of NHS dentist vacancies were unfilled in March 2024. The impact of this new revelation means a loss to the NHS of nearly half a million days (495,774).
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This stark warning was issued by the British Dental Association (BDA) following the publication of a survey which reveals that almost a third - 29% - of community dentists in England are contemplating retirement over the next five years,
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Following a recent Fitness To Practise case the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has issued a Statement which sets out to clarify its position on the issue of claims that may be made about orthodontic treatment.
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Michael Watson, retired dentist and ‘veteran‘ of the profession, has died following a short illness. He was 82. During a long and distinguished career Mr Watson made a contribution that extended far beyond his surgery door. He cared passionately about dentistry, and possessed a visceral understanding of the challenges it has seemingly always faced.
The long running struggle between the dental regulator and a controversial orthodontic philosophy, has reached its conclusion. The man behind the TikTok phenomenon of “mewing” and second generation proponent of ‘orthotropics,‘ Michael Mew, is to be erased from the dentists register.
Notwithstanding an appeal, five dental practices across Cheshire and Merseyside with NHS contracts have now had their contracts terminated with ‘immediate effect‘.
According to the Telegraph and Mail there is one sure fire way to get NHS dental treatment. The only catch is that first, you need to get caught.
The British Dental Association (BDA) is to leave its 64 Wimpole Street base. The building has been home to the BDA for over sixty years and is treasured by many members for its prestigious location in the heart of London‘s medical hub.
Within a day of its release two established indemnifiers had commented publicly on the GDC report about causes of death during Fitness to Practice.
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