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Published: Friday, 30 October 2020 10:09
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The 2020 Malcolm Pendlebury lecture will take place on Thursday 12 November at 7pm, and will be delivered by Professor Liz Kay MBE FFGDP(UK), Trustee of the College of General Dentistry, on the theme of The Future of Dentistry - Lessons From COVID-19. The lecture will be delivered online via ProDental CPD, and introduced by Stephen Rear MBE FFGDP(UK), Founding Dean of the Faculty.
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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2020 11:00
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The chancellor has unveiled further support plans for jobs and workers hit by COVID-19 restrictions, through changes to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and Job Support Scheme (JSS). But, the BDA says, it means colleagues with low to no NHS earnings ‘could be left dangerously exposed as we head into winter.’ The Chancellor has also confirmed that the temporary waiver of VAT on personal protective equipment would not be extended beyond the end of October.
Read more: Chancellor increases packages for businesses and workers, but offers no support for self-employed...
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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2020 10:53
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Dental students at the University of Plymouth are safely back to their clinical practice thanks to a summer of hard work across the institution. Working jointly with Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise, the University’s Peninsula Dental School has adopted a safety-first approach and is giving students the clinical exposure they need to excel in their future career.
Read more: Plymouth dental school welcomes students’ safe return
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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 07:40
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Nearly half (45%) of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and 48% say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a Dental Protection survey. 58% cited loss of income/financial worries, and half of the respondents (50%) said adapting to new policies and guidance – including restrictions on appointments - was having the most impact on their mental wellbeing.
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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2020 08:54
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The CQC’s latest report divides into before and after Covid-19 and generally they were impressed with how staff had responded, going to ‘extraordinary lengths’ to protect those they cared for. However it points out that difficulties accessing NHS dental care, and the cost of dental treatment are a barrier to access for some people.
Read more: CQC: NHS staff went to ‘extraordinary lengths’ to protect those they cared for during pandemic
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Published: Monday, 26 October 2020 07:28
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The GDC has published several reports which provide statistics and examples of fitness to practise case handling undertaken during 2019. In addition to the statistical report, they have published six short insight reports covering decisions at the initial assessment stage for quarters three and four of 2019, including spotlight reports on concerns relating to consent and record keeping.
Read more: Fitness to Practise statistical and insights reports 2019 published by GDC
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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2020 07:57
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The BDA has updated the profession on developments in the past week. These include: Free PPE for NHS providers, Addressing concerns over practice waiting rooms, The impact of the pandemic on stress and burnout. Specifically for Wales, they have advised on Clarity on treatment in local lockdown areas and New travel restrictions will not impact dentistry.
Read more: COVID-19: Latest Updates for dentistry, October 2020
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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2020 07:40
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The Journal of the American Dental Association has published research which shows that fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.
Read more: ADA study finds COVID-19 rate among dentists less than 1%
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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2020 07:46
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NHS contracts will be raised by 2.5 per cent in England. The uplift will be paid in November and backdated to 1 April. Foundation Dentist salaries will be updated by 2.8 per cent, as will Educational Supervisors’ grants. In addition the BDA says that discussions are on-going between the BDA and NHS England about how the contractual provisions might change.
Read more: NHS contracts in England to increase by 2.5%: discussions continue over contract changes
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