“We would not accept people having to ring around A&E departments to see if there was any space for NHS patients, so I do not see why we should accept it for dentists” - Justin Madders, Ellesmere Port & Neston (LAB).
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Just like busses, it seems that parliamentary debates on dentistry all come at the same time.
It now looks highly likely that the Dentists Act will be amended to prevent dentists who qualified overseas, from practising as dental therapists without facing any examination of their practical skills.
Read more: Victory For Dental Therapists As ‘Loophole’ Looks Set To Be Closed
Barely a week after GDPUK reported on a House of Commons Adjournment Debate tabled by Bristol Northwest MP Darren Jones which highlighted the NHS dental access crisis in Bristol and the surrounding area, this week it’s Portsmouth’s turn to sound the alarm.
Read more: Children In Portsmouth struggle to find a Dentist
The NHS dental access crisis has resulted in a Northamptonshire man being admitted as a hospital emergency after suffering a blocked airway.
Read more: The NHS Dental Crisis Now Becomes Life-Threatening
Dental Protection member Mr Raj Rattan has successfully challenged a vicarious liability claim at the Court of Appeal – an outcome that will be important to many practice owners in England and Wales.
After several weeks with some far-reaching dental news, it would be easy to miss some of the other dental stories. Here are some that you might have missed.
Read more: News roundup: Murder, Scottish Survey, Handpieces & more...
Dentists who have been working for many years in a climate of aggressive litigation, often from specialist claims companies, may find a glimmer of hope in a newly published proposal.
Read more: Move To Control Legal Costs In Clinical Negligence Claims
63% of Brits are overweight or obese. Could the dental profession be asked to add obesity to its broadening check-up checklist?