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Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2020 08:45
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The BDA reports on the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme’s rapid review of the evidence related to the generation and mitigation of aerosols in dentistry. BDA Wales has conducted a telephone survey of 52 dental laboratories across Wales to ascertain their viability. From October dentists will be able to sign up to a bulletin from NHS England. Finally, guidance has been issued on re-opening open plan clinics in dental schools.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: News for week ending September 21
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Published: Monday, 21 September 2020 07:30
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Leading city law firm, Mishcon de Reya, is encouraging dental businesses to join its group action against QBE following the Court’s determination that QBE1 policies should pay out for business interruption losses relating to Covid-19. They are expanding the group action against QBE to include any dental practices insured under the QBE1 wording. Contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Read more: Law firms align to help dentists denied business interruption claims justice
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Published: Monday, 21 September 2020 07:29
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Russ Ladwa, has taken office as the 134th President of the British Dental Association, in a virtual ceremony ‘attended’ by members. In his inaugural address Russ said: “I pledge to be a listening President for all our members, regardless of their background, specialty, or discipline. In these trying times we are stronger together.”
Read more: Russ Ladwa pledges to be a ‘listening’ BDA President
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Published: Friday, 18 September 2020 12:47
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GDC Chair, Dr William Moyes, will stand down in September 2021, having completed two 4-year terms in the post. The Council is looking for a head-hunter to search for a replacement. The Chair’s job involves 2 days a week and the remuneration is set at £55,000. It doesn’t look as if they are looking for a dentist to take on the role.
Read more: GDC’s Moyes to stand down in 2021: search for successor starts
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Published: Thursday, 17 September 2020 10:08
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The selection process takes place in Leeds this month for 12 dentists who will be allocated places on a new paediatric dentistry training programme in Yorkshire and Humber. Interest in the level 2 complexity care training funded by Health Education England, Yorkshire and Humber has surpassed the expectations of the organisers who were inundated with expressions of interest within days of going public.
Read more: Innovative dental collaboration will help child patients in Yorkshire
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Published: Thursday, 17 September 2020 10:02
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Periodontal disease, especially the kind that is irreversible and causes tooth loss, may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later, according to a study published in an online issue of Neurology®. “We looked at people’s dental health over a 20-year period and found that people with the most severe gum disease at the start of our study had about twice the risk for mild cognitive impairment or dementia by the end,” said lead author Dr Ryan T. Demmer.
Read more: Dementia and mild cognitive decline linked to gum disease
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Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 08:27
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Successive governments have struggled to tackle rising childhood obesity and it is not clear that the Department of Health & Social Care’s (DHSC) current programme will be able to make the step change needed in the timescale available, according to a recent report by the National Audit Office. Sugar consumption has reduced by less than 3% since 2015.
Read more: Government’s war on sugar is failing says NAO
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Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 08:18
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Jim Lafferty has successfully swum the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 11 hours and 53 minutes, to raise over £5,000 for Dentaid. From Sheffield this well-known dentist also works as a dentolegal consultant for Dental Protection. You can still sponsor his challenge by visiting:
www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JimLafferty2.
Read more: Jim Lafferty swims channel for Dentaid
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Published: Tuesday, 15 September 2020 12:11
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By Paul Felton
The General Dental Council is facing further criticism from registrants after it released September’s registration report.
Registrants were incensed in June when the GDC refused to introduce an emergency payment by instalment scheme [PBI] to alleviate financial hardship brought to Dental Care Professionals caused by the national shutdown of dentistry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. With many DCP’s struggling to make ends meet, there was anticipation that many would not be able to afford the £114 registration fee.
Read more: Post Lockdown Registration Figures For DCP’s Are Down
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