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Dentists: Renew your GDC registration

The annual renewals process is open until 31 December 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.  

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.

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.

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.

COVID vaccinations in England for autumn

Dental teams should have access to COVID-19 inoculations.

Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol

Kent Pharma UK has identified an error in the Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets.

Understanding your Remediable Pension Savings Statement

New advice about what the information means, and the action you should take.

Pay Award announced for NHS GDP and PDS Dentists in Scotland

Details of the new pay award and when it will be implemented.

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.

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.

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.

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Fast-changing and fulfilling days working in the Community Dental Service

Jessie Tebbutt on why treating patients with complex needs is a huge privilege.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More blogs

THE LATEST

News articles

Dentists: Renew your GDC registration

The Recovery Plan: A damning verdict

Scotland: Updated BDA Fees Guide for members

Primary care united on Scotland’s £40 million NI Hike

A message to the Chancellor

COVID vaccinations in England for autumn

Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol

Understanding your Remediable Pension Savings Statement

Pay Award announced for NHS GDP and PDS Dentists in Scotland

CDS Group Conference report: Edinburgh 2024

The NHS 10 Year Plan: Share your story

Scotland’s dental deserts: Reform can’t be final destination

THE LATEST

Blog posts

Fast-changing and fulfilling days working in the Community Dental Service

Turbulent times at the CQC with changes to the application process and practice inspections

The COVID Inquiry: Why dentistry matters

Wales: If NHS dentistry is on life support, can a new contract revive it?

CDS Week: Standing up for CDS dentists and the future of community dentistry

Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients

The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin”

CDS in the wider healthcare setting

CDS Week: Raising the profile of community dentistry

Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists

Supporting staff wellbeing in the CDS is more important now than ever

Is your dental practice ready? Complying with the new sexual harassment prevention laws

Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists