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Northern Ireland: Safe and effective staffing consultation

BDA Northern Ireland responds to the Department of Health’s consultation on safe and effective staffing legislation, which is now closed.

The Employment Rights Bill: What it means for dentists

Billed as the biggest overhaul to employment law in a generation, new legislation will be felt in all practices UK-wide.

Possible changes to dental radiography

Recent updates to regulations may affect X-ray procedures in general practice.

Scotland: Vocational Training trainer recruitment for the 2025-6 cycle has begun

The recruitment process to become a Vocational Training trainer is now open.

Still awaiting uplift confirmation on NHS GDP uplifts

Governments across the UK are yet to confirm the figure for the uplift to apply to NHS general dental practice fees and contracts.

Northern Ireland General Dental Service issues probed at Health Committee

Stormont’s Health Committee heard evidence from Department of Health officials Caroline Lappin, Gearoid Cassidy and Michael Donaldson at a session dedicated to General Dental Services.

Keeping dentistry on Westminster’s agenda

We have fought to put dentistry at the very top of the political agenda, and that’s continued into the political parties’ Autumn conference season.

Oliver McGowan training on learning disability and autism

Mandatory training courses are expected to be available later this year.

End of industrial action process for hospital trainees

Hospital Dental Trainees in England will soon receive a pay uplift that will amount to an average increase of 22.3% over the course of two years.

Darzi’s diagnosis on NHS dentistry

The Government’s landmark review of the NHS has echoed our call that fundamental reform is needed in dentistry, and at pace.

Prescribing exemptions for dental therapists and dental hygienists

NHS England's guidance supports dental teams to use new prescribing exemptions. Staff can register for a free webinar to learn more.

Mpox outbreak: Updated NHS guidance

NHS England updated guidance for NHS providers following the outbreak of Clade 1 mpox (MPXV, previously known as monkeypox) in Eastern and Central Africa.

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Stand in the 2024 BDA elections

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Blogs in focus

Head of BDA Indemnity Len D'Cruz smiling towards the camera

Blog Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

Dental nurse indemnity: What you need to know

It is illegal to practise without indemnity whether you are a dentist, a dental therapist, or a trained dental nurse (trainee dental nurses are subject to special indemnity arrangements provided by an employer or a training body). The indemnity required by the GDC for a dental nurse must cover claims from patients relating to clinical treatment, or advice provided by the dental nurse.

Blog Monday 30 Sep 2024

Dental compliance with the CQC

Our dental compliance team can help your practice become compliant, and maintain your compliance. Find out more!

Blog Monday 9 Sep 2024

Getting the most out of student membership at the library

Fifth year dental student, Deqa Mohamud-Ali, on how you can save time and money by becoming a student member because you get access to an extensive dental library.

Blog Thursday 5 Sep 2024

Adopting Good Practice in Gibraltar

Daniel Borge, Chairman of the Gibraltar Dental Association, shares how Good Practice leaves no stone unturned when looking at how dental businesses should run.

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