New dental contract must care for all says John Milne

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Published: Monday, 13 May 2013 07:41
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New dental contract must care for all says John Milne
The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, John Milne, Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee, has warned. Speaking at the recent conference, he said that the health needs of older patients are often currently understated. The new contract, which is being piloted, must take proper account of this patients cohort’s needs if they are to be cared for effectively.

John Milne additionally warned that any evolution of the dental workforce must also take account of the needs of older patients, warning that the nature and pace of any change must be properly planned to meet the high demand for complex restorative dental care that is likely to continue for decades to come.

Dr Milne said: “Progress towards a new dental contract in England continues and GDPC continues to engage in its development, reminding Government of the importance of working constructively with the profession to deliver new arrangements that will work for patients and practitioners.

“The expansion of the pilots to include further sites earlier this month marks a new phase in their development in which the detail will start to be developed. As we continue through that phase it is vital that the needs of all patient groups are remembered, and that we ensure they can be cared for effectively.”

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