The British Dental Association has teamed up with Healthwatch England to call on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to use the approaching Spending Review to “Guarantee the future of NHS dentistry.”
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The new College of General Dentistry was officially launched at the Barber-Surgeons’ Hall in London last night.
Read more: College Of General Dentistry Officially Launched With Address By New GDC Chair
Five runners ran the Virgin Money London Marathon for the BDA Benevolent Fund recently and collectively raised over £9,000, including gift aid contributions. Funds raised will be used to offer essential support for living costs such as rent and bills to dental students, dentists, and their families.
Read more: London marathon fundraiser a huge success says Ben Fund
The NHS dental crisis pushed the House of Commons into a late finish last night, as the East of England was the focus of debate for the second time in a week.
Tomorrow, the Council of the GDC will be meeting to decide on the regulator’s budget, reserves policy and most importantly for registrants, the Annual Retention Fee levels for 2022. GDPUK takes a look at the GDC’s recent approach to its spending and thriftiness.
Read more: Upcoming GDC ARF Meeting – GDPUK Looks At The Regulator’s Track Record
It appears that Priti Patel’s threat to use dental X-rays to establish the age of asylum seekers has been shelved.
Read more: Ethical Dilemma Resolved As Home Secretary Backs Down On Asylum X-rays
British Dental Association Chair Dr Eddie Crouch addressed a rally in Bury St Edmunds yesterday, as Suffolk residents marched in protest at the lack of NHS dental access in the county.
Read more: BDA Chair Speaks At Rally, As Dental Access Protesters Take To The Streets
The much-anticipated reform of the NHS dental contract is unlikely to be introduced for some considerable time, following a letter sent yesterday to participating prototype practices.
A new study suggests poor oral health may be linked to the severity of COVID-19 in cardiac patients.
Read more: Heart Patients With Poor OH May Suffer More Severe COVID-19