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Published: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 07:36
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The Office of Fair Trading has launched a new campaign to help patients understand more about their rights when visiting the dentist. The 'Right to Smile' campaign, which is supported by the British Dental Association, private dentistry providers and a number of consumer groups, has been launched to help patients make informed decisions, understand more about their entitlements to NHS treatment, and know what their options are if things go wrong.
Read more: OFT launches campaign on patients’ rights at dentist
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Published: Friday, 23 November 2012 12:19
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking for as many views as possible on three major consultations which could change dental regulation in the United Kingdom. The GDC is considering propsals for direct access to any members if the dental team, news standards for all registarnts and on continuing professional development. Go to the GDC website to contribute.
Read more: Let the GDC have your views
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Published: Thursday, 22 November 2012 18:53
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This year’s Dental Survey closes on 30th November!There has been a great response to this year’s survey but if you haven’t yet taken part and would like the opportunity to record your thoughts on UK dentistry, simply visit www.dentalsurvey.co.uk and complete the on-line form.
Read more: Dental Survey offers iPhone5
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Published: Thursday, 22 November 2012 08:05
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued advice on obtaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It’s now less than a year until nearly 40-thousand Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) will reach the end of their first five year CPD cycle. Of those who have declared what they have done so far 36% have logged more than the minimum hours; 11% have logged no hours. Dental Technicians are currently the least likely to have logged their hours - 22% having not yet declared any.
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Published: Thursday, 22 November 2012 08:01
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A dental practice in Manchester has been named British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme Practice of the Year, it was announced this week. Maple Dental Care Ltd, in the Brooklands area of Manchester, won the award following a rigorous selection process, which included a visit to the practice by judges for the Scheme.
Read more: Manchester practice to receive BDA award
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Published: Monday, 19 November 2012 08:33
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Dr Jim Lafferty, a general dental practitioner in Sheffield, has been elected as the inaugural Chair of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) new English Council. Dr Nilesh Patel has been elected to serve as Deputy Chair. Dr Patel is a general dental practitioner in Buckinghamshire and a former member of the BDA’s Executive Board.
Read more: Jim Lafferty to chair BDA English Council
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Published: Friday, 16 November 2012 10:41
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Dental Protection passed the 50,000 mark at the end of 2007 and less than five years later another 10,000 more people have joined the organisation to bring the total membership to 60,000. This is quite remarkable considering that it took almost 90 years to gather the first 20,000 members. Dental Director Kevin Lewis announced the figures.
Read more: Dental Protection reaches 60,000 members
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Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2012 20:31
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Mr Barrington Thorpe has been sentenced to eight months in prison followed by an additional eight months under license for selling a tooth whitening product; and 10 charges for breaches of the Cosmetic Product Regulations 2008 for supplying a tooth whitening product that contained or released excessive levels of hydrogen peroxide.
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Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2012 17:49
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Dentistry has bucked the trend for increasing complaints about NHS services in England, new statistics suggest. Data released by the NHS Information Centre shows that written complaints for dental services in hospital and community health services, as well as in general dental practice services, have fallen.
Read more: Dental complaints down NHS figures show
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