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Chief Dental Officer for England Barry Cockcroft has given the new NHS contract the thumbs up despite having lost 500 dentists and nearly 50 000 patients in its first year Dr Cockcroft speaking exclusively to Dentistry following the publication of the governm.. read more. Posted on : Thu 30th - Aug - 2007
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The British Dental Association has called for an amnesty on financial clawback against dentists who completed a significant amount ndash but not the entirety ndash of their Units of Dental Activity target in 2006 07 In a letter sent to the chief dental of.. read more. Posted on : Tue 28th - Aug - 2007
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Kevin Lewis reflects on the recent ministerial changes at the Department of Health Keen and eager .. read more. Posted on : Tue 28th - Aug - 2007
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John Chope turns to etymology to explain how to avoid the clutches of the GDC professional conduct procedures strong Are you feeling lucky strong After reading a clutch of conduct cases being considered for investigation by the GDC recently I came to the .. read more. Posted on : Tue 28th - Aug - 2007
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New figures have provided further evidence of the problems facing the government s new contract according to the British Dental Association The figures show that patient charge revenue generated 475 million instead of the expected 634 million resulting in.. read more. Posted on : Thu 23rd - Aug - 2007
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Sixteen people were in need of hospital treatment following a hazardous chemical spill in a dentist s office in Georgetown USA The incident happened when less than an ounce of formocresol a chemical containing formaldehyde and used in root canals spilled in.. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Aug - 2007
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Denplan s Key Client dentists were recently invited to discuss the issues facing the dental profession at a series of successful forums across the country The forums allowed Denplan s senior management team to meet with over 350 Key Client members to discuss .. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Aug - 2007
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Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of lsquo Against the Odds the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic Society s Orthodontic Specialists Group Joanne a part time practice nurse and mother of three who lives in Warwickshire .. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Aug - 2007
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The Resident Dentists Group UK has responded to the GDC s changes to the International Qualifying Exam IQE The three part test has been changed to a two part Overseas Registration Exam ORE while transitional arrangements have been made for those who were .. read more. Posted on : Tue 21st - Aug - 2007
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The deadline for entries to this year s Dentistry Awards 2007 is less than a month away Don t miss your chance to outshine your competitors hellip If you feel your practice deserves praise for a year s hard work and success then make sure you get suitable r.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Aug - 2007
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The General Dental Council is seeking higher education professionals to oversee its new examination for overseas dentists Following the launch of the new Overseas Registration Examination ORE the GDC is recruiting bull A chair to help establish and lead.. read more. Posted on : Wed 15th - Aug - 2007
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The UK s first training course for orthodontic therapists has begun at the Leeds Dental Institute The students will complete a 45 week course which will lead to a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeo.. read more. Posted on : Tue 14th - Aug - 2007
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The General Dental Council is looking for views on its draft guidance for registrants concerning their responsibilities when acting in a business capacity The guidance Principles of management responsibility will apply to any registrant who has a management.. read more. Posted on : Thu 9th - Aug - 2007
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The British Dental Trade Association has released details on how delegates to this year s Showcase can claim their Continuing Professional Development CPD Whether you are researching a new product comparing the services of two companies or watching a live d.. read more. Posted on : Thu 9th - Aug - 2007
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The government s first year report on the new NHS dental contract has confirmed the controversial reforms have failed to increase access to services However the Department of Health insisted that NHS dentistry is on a more secure footing despite the figures .. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Aug - 2007
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MPs are to launch an inquiry into the government s controversial dental reforms The Commons Health Select Committee plans to kick off its investigation when members return from their summer break in October Professional associations and other industry represen.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Aug - 2007
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High street retailer Superdrug is planning to launch dental services such as teeth whitening for a trial period The service starts later this month and as well as whitening will include breath freshening and hygienist treatments which will be carried out in.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Aug - 2007
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There is compelling evidence to introduce a new dental school in Scotland according to an MSP Jim Hume who represents the south of Scotland made the call following figures released that show there is only one dentist for every 2 070 people in Scotland He sa.. read more. Posted on : Tue 7th - Aug - 2007
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The British Dental Trade Association BDTA has extended its thanks to Peter Rees who will step down after serving as its president for the past 18 months Peter will step down as president from 31 August 2007 following his resignation from Dentsply UK Th.. read more. Posted on : Sun 5th - Aug - 2007
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The results of a new survey have supported claims that there is an lsquo oral health crisis in Australia Nearly half of Australians believe their budgets will not stretch to cover the cost basic dental care according to the study The results also showed th.. read more. Posted on : Sun 5th - Aug - 2007
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Fruit juices traditionally perceived as healthy are harming children s teeth a dentists group has warned Organic juices which combine sugar and fruit are eroding teeth and half of UK parents are unaware that they can contain as much sugar as some fizzy drin.. read more. Posted on : Sun 5th - Aug - 2007
