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Published: Monday, 29 July 2013 07:58
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its new 'Standards for the Dental Team' which will replace its current Standards Guidance. The new 'Standards for the Dental Team' was approved by Council in June and is now available to view on the GDC website
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Read more: GDC publishes ‘Standards for the Dental Team’
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Published: Sunday, 28 July 2013 17:56
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A recent report shows that there are worrying levels of perceived bullying at all levels in the culture of the CQC. Over 90% of the 236 people who contributed to the report felt that they had been subjected to bullying or harassment in the workplace. It was clear to the report’s authors that the problem exists across the whole organisation.
Read more: CQC accused of bullying its own staff
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Published: Thursday, 25 July 2013 07:50
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Public health minister, Anna Soubry, is reported as saying, in an interview with The Grocer, that ‘there's nothing wrong with sweets’. She said that it was not the job of government to tell supermarkets where to put their shelves. She was commenting on a proposal to ban stores from arranging sweets and chocolate in front of checkouts.
Read more: Nothing wrong with sweets says health minister
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Published: Thursday, 25 July 2013 07:50
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Dental professionals across the UK are being urged to get involved in a new British Dental Association (BDA) campaign to reduce the harm done to children’s oral health by taking sugary and acidic food and drink outside regular mealtimes. The ‘Make a meal of it’ campaign proposes restrictions on the availability and advertising of such products. The BDA is also supporting a specific tax on sugary, carbonated drinks.
Read more: Make a meal of it, new BDA campaign urges
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Published: Monday, 22 July 2013 07:42
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Proposed changes to powers for law enforcement agencies to combat the use of ‘cutting agents’ in recreational drugs must not be allowed to adversely affect the availability of dental anaesthetics, the British Dental Association (BDA) is warning. The BDA is concerned that one of the substances covered by the proposals, the local anaesthetic lidocaine which is widely used in dentistry, should not have its legitimate supply interrupted.
Read more: LA supply must be safeguarded, BDA warns
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Published: Monday, 22 July 2013 07:42
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Jamie Reed MP a labour health spokesman asked the health secretary what steps he was taking ‘to ensure that those needing NHS dentistry do not resort to home remedies’. Health minister, Dr Poulter, replied that there was no need for anyone to resort to these kits as access to NHS dental services was adequate.
Read more: No need for home remedies says Minister
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Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 07:36
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Of the 1153 eligible candidates who attended assessments for Dental Foundation Training, 76 remain without the offer of a place. The best estimate is that around 60 of these are from England and Wales dental schools. 968 places were offered initially and a further 85 have been offered since July 1.
Read more: 76 fail to gain dental foundation training places
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Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 07:35
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its standards guidance and renamed it Standards for the Dental Team, to take account of Direct Access and the new role of Dental Care Professionals. It has also taken account of the Francis Report and places an obligation on those who lead a team to promote a culture where whistleblowing is allowed.
Read more: GDC agrees revised standards for dental professionals
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Published: Monday, 15 July 2013 07:51
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Terry Porter, of The Dental Directory, has been elected President of the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA). He takes over from outgoing President, Simon Tucker. Terry said he was delighted and looked forward to playing a significant role with the BDTA.
Read more: Dental Directory manager elected BDTA President
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