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There is a huge variance in the cost of implants being charged by UK dentists according to new research The price being quoted by dentists varied from between 1 000 and 2 500 The research revealed that 43 5 of dentists said that on average they charg.. read more. Posted on : Mon 3rd - Nov - 2008
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Concerns about implant dentistry standards have led to the General Dental Council GDC to remind all dentists that they must only undertake procedures that they are properly trained and competent to do Dentists currently doing implant dentistry and those.. read more. Posted on : Mon 3rd - Nov - 2008
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A fall in the proportion of emergency hospital admissions triggered by dental problems has been hailed as a sign that NHS dental services are improving Figures published by the Department of Health DoH show there were 17 736 admissions via A E under dental c.. read more. Posted on : Wed 29th - Oct - 2008
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If not this seminar is the perfect way to ensure you obtain all the CPD that you need for the core recommended subjects requested by the GDC easily in one day of interesting lectures Even if you have your CPD covered this seminar is a great way to update yo.. read more. Posted on : Wed 29th - Oct - 2008
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Dentists should be given a bigger role in helping smokers quit their deadly habit a leading member of the British Dental Association BDA has said Janet Clarke chairwoman of the BDA s central committee for community and public health told a meeting on to.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Oct - 2008
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The former chairman of the British Dental Association BDA was struck off for fraudulently claiming 51 000 in expenses from his organisation Trevor Mann of Cheam South London attempted to evade investigation by offering to repay the money The General Den.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Oct - 2008
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A doctor who says he has a mission to raise awareness of mouth cancer has won a top award in recognition of his work Dr Vinod Joshi founder of the UK s leading mouth cancer charity the Mouth Cancer Foundation earned it for Best Patient Support Initiativ.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Oct - 2008
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The General Dental Council GDC is seeking views on its proposals for the revalidation of dentists Revalidation means showing you continue to meet the standards set by the GDC to stay on its registers This is an early opportunity to contribute your views on .. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Oct - 2008
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Barry Cockcroft is in an upbeat mood when we meet in his office on the 11th floor of the DoH building on London s South Bank The office is surprisingly compact but with a view overlooking the Thames that more than compensates The response to the Commons Hea.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Oct - 2008
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The first ever lsquo health tourism exhibition is being staged this weekend at London s Olympia Two exhibition hall The show will be promoting medical and health options abroad ndash including dental treatment More than 100 000 medical trips are expected f.. read more. Posted on : Mon 20th - Oct - 2008
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The Department of Health risked angering the profession last week by accusing NHS dentists of seeing their regular patients more often than necessary ndash preventing others from getting appointments However chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft drew on his .. read more. Posted on : Sun 19th - Oct - 2008
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The British Dental Association BDA has written to the Department Of Health asking for data to substantiate its accusations that dentists in England are lsquo gaming the new general dental services contract The DoH allegation is that healthy patients are b.. read more. Posted on : Sun 19th - Oct - 2008
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Fewer children are being exposed to junk food adverts on TV according to a new report published by the Department of Health And spending on child themed advertising has decreased by 41 since the beginning of 2003 This fall is most notable in TV advertising t.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Oct - 2008
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Salford University s Dean of Health and Social Care Cynthia Pine joins footballer Rio Ferdinand Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and author Zadie Smith on the Powerlist 2008 ndash Britain s 100 Most Influential Black People Professor Cynthia Pine the first.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Oct - 2008
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Britain s teeth have become the latest victims of the credit crunch with more people resorting to discount treatments DIY disasters and dubious dental advice Many patients are putting their health at risk by getting amateur advice from YouTube rather than a.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Oct - 2008
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A new strategy with the focus of preventing dental problems among children is be introduced in Sheffield according to a report at www yorkshirepost co uk Dentists in the city are being invited to sign a new contract that will encourage them to carry out more .. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Oct - 2008
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Britain s leading oral health charity has called for a UK wide ban on sales of fizzy drinks and sugary snacks on healthcare and education premises The British Dental Health Foundation BDHF applauds NHS Tayside s recent announcement that it will stop stocking.. read more. Posted on : Sun 12th - Oct - 2008
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An extra 11 million will be allocated to dental hospitals across England to fund new IT systems that will support the training of dental students the Department of Health has announced The funding is part of a joint initiative by the Department of Health NH.. read more. Posted on : Sun 12th - Oct - 2008
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The first students to become qualified orthodontic therapists have graduated from the University Hospital s Bristol NHS Foundation Trust s Bristol Dental Hospital Orthodontic therapists are the newest group of dental care professionals DCPs created by the Ge.. read more. Posted on : Wed 8th - Oct - 2008
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Patients who miss their dental appointments would face a 10 penalty charge under plans being considered by the Liberal Democrats Norman Lamb the party s shadow health secretary told the Lib Dem autumn conference in Bournemouth last month that the lsquo per.. read more. Posted on : Wed 8th - Oct - 2008
