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Sugar targets: Dentists tell Ministers this isn't Mission Accomplished
The BDA has expressed concern as a new report shows insufficient progress is being made on sugar reduction targets.
Date: 22 May 2018
Sugar targets: Dentists tell Ministers this isn't Mission Accomplished
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Contract reform: Half-measures risk sustainability of NHS dentistry
The BDA says government must let go of failed targets, as a report published today indicates mooted reforms of the failed NHS dental system could further undermine the financial sustainability of NHS practice.
Date: 22 May 2018
Contract reform: Half-measures risk sustainability of NHS dentistry
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NHS England cannot pass the buck on Capita failings
The BDA has welcomed the National Audit Office report documenting NHS England's mishandling of the primary care support services contract delivered by troubled subcontractor Capita.
Date: 17 May 2018
NHS England cannot pass the buck on Capita failings
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BDA calls on GDC to reduce the ARF significantly and offer flexible payment
Plans from the GDC not to consult registrants on fee levels ever again are unacceptable, the BDA has told the regulator in response to its consultation Clear and certain: A new framework for fee-setting.
Date: 16 May 2018
BDA calls on GDC to reduce the ARF significantly and offer flexible payment
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Child tooth decay 'gap' persisting: latest survey
The BDA has said local and national government in England can no longer ignore the tooth decay crisis, as the latest Child Oral Health Survey from Public Health England reveals deep inequalities show little sign of narrowing.
Date: 15 May 2018
Child tooth decay 'gap' persisting: latest survey
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Dental neglect: Children falling through the cracks in siloed health service
The BDA has renewed its call for a joined-up strategy on children's oral health, as new research reveals that GPs are not given the time or training to spot the tell-tale signs of dental neglect.
Date: 11 May 2018
Dental neglect: Children falling through the cracks in siloed health service
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Susie Sanderson inaugurated as BDA President
Susie Sanderson OBE, a leading figure in national and international dental politics, was installed today as the President of the BDA, succeeding Peter Dyer
Date: 10 May 2018
Susie Sanderson inaugurated as BDA President
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BDA heralds potential breakthrough on GDPR
Following months of lobbying the British Dental Association has welcomed news that Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has tabled its suggested amendments to the Data Protection Bill to save primary care providers from needless financial burdens.
Date: 01 May 2018
BDA heralds potential breakthrough on GDPR
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Access problems leaving dental patients at overdose risk
The BDA has warned that self-medication must not fill the NHS access gap as new research points to sizable numbers of patients unable to access care risking paracetamol overdose in accident and emergency departments.
Date: 24 April 2018
Access problems leaving dental patients at overdose risk
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Devolution, evolution and revolution? Dentists to debate the issues at LDCs' conference
The looming crisis in recruiting NHS dentists and the need for a level playing field for all dentists competing for NHS contracts, are among the topical issues that will be debated at this year's annual conference of Local Dental Committees.
Date: 13 April 2018
Devolution, evolution and revolution? Dentists to debate the issues at LDCs' conference
