News 17 hours ago Dentists: Renew your GDC registration The annual renewals process is open until 31 December 2024.
News Wednesday 27 Nov 2024 The Recovery Plan: A damning verdict The National Audit Office’s damning verdict on the former Government’s Dental Recovery Plan underlines the need for fundamental reform in NHS dentistry.
News Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 Scotland: Updated BDA Fees Guide for members The updated BDA Fees Guide is now available for members in Scotland to use from 1 December 2024.
News Thursday 21 Nov 2024 Primary care united on Scotland’s £40 million NI Hike Voices from across primary care have come together with a simple message for the Scottish Government: failure to protect us from the National Insurance hike will have real consequences for the communities we serve.
News Friday 1 Nov 2024 A message to the Chancellor The recent Budget has left dentists across the UK facing higher costs, without corresponding support. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves we press for fair treatment.
News Friday 1 Nov 2024 COVID vaccinations in England for autumn Dental teams should have access to COVID-19 inoculations.
News Friday 1 Nov 2024 Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol Kent Pharma UK has identified an error in the Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets.
News Thursday 31 Oct 2024 Understanding your Remediable Pension Savings Statement New advice about what the information means, and the action you should take.
News Thursday 31 Oct 2024 Pay Award announced for NHS GDP and PDS Dentists in Scotland Details of the new pay award and when it will be implemented.
News Wednesday 30 Oct 2024 CDS Group Conference report: Edinburgh 2024 Our enjoyable and one-of-a-kind event was in Scotland this year for lectures, networking, dining and dancing.
News Monday 21 Oct 2024 The NHS 10 Year Plan: Share your story The Government have launched what’s been described as the biggest listening exercise ever undertaken to inform the coming NHS 10 Year Plan.
News Thursday 17 Oct 2024 Scotland’s dental deserts: Reform can’t be final destination As new research shows that six Scottish council areas are now “dental deserts” it remains clear to us that changes made last year cannot be a final destination for NHS dentistry.
Blog 13 hours ago Fast-changing and fulfilling days working in the Community Dental Service Jessie Tebbutt on why treating patients with complex needs is a huge privilege.
Blog 2 days ago Turbulent times at the CQC with changes to the application process and practice inspections Richard Harris, Head of Compliance Advisory Service, on what to do now there is no provider portal, and information on monitoring and practice inspections.
Blog Wednesday 27 Nov 2024 The COVID Inquiry: Why dentistry matters The COVID Inquiry now risks repeating a key error from the pandemic, and the planning that proceeded it. We’ve gathered the evidence, and it is very clear dentistry needs to be on the menu.
Blog Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 Wales: If NHS dentistry is on life support, can a new contract revive it? The official Government narrative is at odds with the experience of many dentists, and the trends within the profession.
Blog Friday 15 Nov 2024 CDS Week: Standing up for CDS dentists and the future of community dentistry Eddie Crouch, BDA Chair, on the importance of CDS dentists and why we have published the call call action, CDS vision.
Blog Thursday 14 Nov 2024 Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients Katherine Sharp, Senior Dental Officer, covers why offering a variety of solutions to CDS patients is key, as is the ability to be imaginative.
Blog Wednesday 13 Nov 2024 The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin” BDA Chair, Eddie Crouch discusses how a hike in National Insurance contributions – without needed support - has infuriated dentists, many of whom are already struggling to balance the books.
Blog Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 CDS in the wider healthcare setting Linda Dunlop, Community Dental Officer, on how community dental services, a vital and often overlooked niche of dentistry, interacts within a complex healthcare system.
Blog Monday 11 Nov 2024 CDS Week: Raising the profile of community dentistry Giten Dabhi, Chair of the BDA England Community Dental Services Committee, reflects on the crucial role of community dentistry and the purpose of CDS Week 2024.
Blog Monday 11 Nov 2024 Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists Lauren Firth, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, on the routes into and within the CDS - a field rich in complexity, variety and teamwork, changing the lives of the most vulnerable.
Blog Monday 11 Nov 2024 Supporting staff wellbeing in the CDS is more important now than ever Julia Hallam-Seagrave, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, on the variety of practical ways dentists can navigate the stark realities of working on the front line.
Blog Monday 28 Oct 2024 Is your dental practice ready? Complying with the new sexual harassment prevention laws Nashima Morgan and Jacinta McKiernan explain why it is vital to put measures in place now to foster a respectful working environment, lessen the risk of complaints in the future, and avoid large compensation payments.