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Countdown to OFT report continues
The BDA’s countdown to the publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s report of its inquiry into dentistry continues today with a blog on the issue of direct patient access to dental care professionals by BDA Executive Board Chair Dr Susie Sanderson.
Date: 11/05/2012
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Vote for the new BDA Principal Executive Committee candidates
Ballot papers for the British Dental Association’s new Principal Executive Committee candidates are being sent out across the UK, giving members the opportunity to vote for both constituency and UK-wide representatives. Members are urged to look out for the papers, which will be landing on door steps any day now.
Date: 10/05/2012
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Five thousand attendance barrier broken in Manchester
More than 5,000 visitors were present at the 2012 British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Manchester, it has been confirmed.
Date: 04/05/2012
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Infection control in Wales
The Chief Dental Officer for Wales, Mr David Thomas, has written to all Local Health Boards (LHBs) on monitoring compliance with the essential requirements of HTM 01-05 (Welsh edition).
Date: 24/04/2011
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Dentistry must navigate minefield says BDA Chair
Dentistry in the UK must navigate a minefield of potential problems if it is to continue to deliver for patients, the Chair of the BDA’s Executive Board warned today in a speech to the 2012 British Dental Conference and Exhibition.
Date: 26/04/2012
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Dentist with a distinguished army career assumes Presidency of BDA
Frank Holloway, a retired army dentist based in Surrey, was installed as the 126th President of the British Dental Association (BDA) today at 9am (Thursday 26 April). Dr Holloway, the first armed forces dentist to receive this honour since 2003, was presented with his chain of office and made his inaugural speech as BDA President at the opening of the 2012 British Dental Conference and Exhibition at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
Date: 26/04/2012
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BDA welcomes funding reminder in Wales
The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a reminder from the Welsh Government to Local Health Boards (LHBs) that funding allocated for dentistry must not be diverted to fund any other type of healthcare.
Date: 25/04/2012
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GDC consults on direct access
The General Dental Council is inviting comments from registrants and the public to inform its considerations about whether patients should be allowed direct access to dental care professionals.
Date: 24/04/2012
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BDA issues fresh warning on scams
The British Dental Association (BDA) has renewed its warning to members about companies that compile business directories attempting to scam dentists. The new warning follows a recent increase in the number of calls received by BDA advisers by dentists who have been contacted by such companies.
Date: 18/04/2012
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Amalgam debate must be based on evidence says BDA
British Dental Association representatives attended a stakeholder meeting in March at the European Commission in Brussels to discuss a draft report which offers policy options for the Commission to consider to reduce mercury pollution.
Date: 12/04/2012
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March media round-up - Funding fruit and flossing
The devolved nations were the subject of dentistry news at the beginning and end of the month with BDA comment featuring significantly in two headlining stories.
Date: 02/04/2012
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BDA presses NHS Choices concerns
The British Dental Association (BDA) has reiterated to NHS Choices concerns about shortcomings with the use of the site to allow feedback about dental practices. BDA General Dental Practice Committee executive member Dr Paul Kelly met NHS Choices last week to repeat and detail practitioners’ concerns to the organisation.
Date: 03/04/2012
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Looking forward to Conference 2012
Outgoing British Dental Association President Janet Clarke tells us what she is most looking forward to about attending the 2012 British Dental Conference & Exhibition in Manchester at the end of April.
Date: 28/03/2012
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BDA first ever film festival opens in April
The British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) first ever film festival is being staged at the organisation’s London headquarters during April and May 2012. The season, Dentists in the movies, will feature free-to-attend screenings of a variety of dentistry-related films. It will also showcase a range of objects and dental history featured in the BDA’s Museum. The events are open to dentists and non-dentists alike.
Date: 28/03/2012
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Dentists under pressure from deluge of rising expenses
New figures published last week by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers confirm concerns raised by the British Dental Association that dental practices are coming under increasing pressure from a deluge of rising expenses, alongside a down-turn in fee income and profits across both the NHS and private sectors.
Date: 28/03/2012
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Incorporated NHS providers must finalise remuneration by 31 March
All incorporated NHS providers must finalise decisions about level of salary and dividends to be drawn from their limited company by the 31 March to ensure optimum annual superannuation entitlements.
Date: 23/03/2012
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BDA begins countdown to OFT report publication
Ahead of the expected publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s report of its inquiry into the UK dental market later this month, the BDA is publishing a series of blogs considering the likely themes of the report and the issues they raise.
Date: 13/03/2012
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Demands on prison dentistry are stretching services to the limit BDA warns
Dental records must be delivered in a timely manner to improve continuity of care for prisoners when they move from one secure setting to another, the British Dental Association (BDA) advises in a series of reports on oral healthcare in prisons and secure settings.
Date: 06/03/2012
