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Ministers have delayed a decision on whether to use dental X rays to help determine the age of asylum seeking children until the spring Home Office Minister Lord West speaking in the House of Lords earlier this month said the use of dental radiographs was st.. read more. Posted on : Fri 21st - Dec - 2007
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The General Dental Council is seeking views on proposals to introduce a period of provisional registration for dentists and dental care professionals joining the registers for the first time Under the proposals which will enhance patient protection dental pr.. read more. Posted on : Thu 20th - Dec - 2007
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The majority of complaints logged by the Dental Complaints Service DCS are resolved within three working days according to the service s first annual report The service which helps resolve complaints about private dental care logged more than 1 500 compla.. read more. Posted on : Tue 18th - Dec - 2007
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Salaried primary care dentists in England have voted to accept a proposed new contract negotiated by the British Dental Association BDA on their behalf The contract enjoyed strong support in the ballot and the result was endorsed by the BDA and NHS Employer.. read more. Posted on : Tue 18th - Dec - 2007
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The British Dental Association BDA has teamed up with the British Medical Association BMA and written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer expressing concern at the way changes to Capital Gains Tax could impact on GDPs and GPs The joint letter from Dr Hamis.. read more. Posted on : Tue 18th - Dec - 2007
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The 2007 Dentistry Awards proved to be a resounding success as one of the biggest events on the dental calendar lived up to its promise once again More than 600 people flocked to the Athena in Leicester for a splendid evening of wining and dining before the ce.. read more. Posted on : Wed 12th - Dec - 2007
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The General Dental Council has agreed in principle to abolish its current system for adding dental professionals additional qualifications to its registers The decision was made at a public meeting on 6 December but before making any changes the GDC will con.. read more. Posted on : Wed 12th - Dec - 2007
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A new school based dental service aimed at preventing tooth decay has been launched in Scotland The Childsmile School programme involves dental care teams visiting primary schools to promote oral health and offer preventive treatment With parental consent ch.. read more. Posted on : Wed 12th - Dec - 2007
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The Information Centre for health and social care has announced the appointment of former dentist Tim Straughan as its new chief executive Announcing the appointment Mike Ramsden chairman of The Information Centre IC said lsquo I m delighted to announce.. read more. Posted on : Wed 12th - Dec - 2007
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The 7th annual Premier Symposium was held on Saturday 1st December at King s College 300 delegates registered for the event which has become something of a landmark in the dental calendar with many delegates having attended all the earlier ones The Premier S.. read more. Posted on : Thu 6th - Dec - 2007
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It has been a long time coming but Dentistry magazine s first educational event will be worth the wait Dentistry magazine is teaming up with Independent Seminars to offer a new event that will break the trend of conventional training methods The inaugural Den.. read more. Posted on : Wed 5th - Dec - 2007
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John Chope explains how an experienced dental nurse who doesn t hold a formal qualification can become registered Is your nurse a grandfather A reader telephoned me recently very worried that after the deadline date of the 30 July next year many practices.. read more. Posted on : Wed 5th - Dec - 2007
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The government has rejected calls for a full House of Commons debate on the future of NHS dentistry It followed a challenge from Liberal Democrat MP Mark Hunter during business questions last month Mr Hunter who represents Cheadle in Greater Manchester told.. read more. Posted on : Wed 5th - Dec - 2007
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK has worked with several bodies to develop standards for prison dentists and those commissioning prison dental services The standards were drawn up by the FGDP UK in conjunction with the Department of Health the Ox.. read more. Posted on : Mon 3rd - Dec - 2007
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Norman Freedman has received The British Dental Trade Association Award for his outstanding contribution to the dental industry Norman was one of the first to recognise the opportunities of mail order operations resulting in dramatically improved customer ser.. read more. Posted on : Mon 3rd - Dec - 2007
