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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.

Wales: Prospects for a new General Dental Service contract in 2026

While formal contract negotiations with Welsh Government and NHS Wales have concluded, there remains considerable work to bring the new reformed GDS contract to fruition in 2026.

Pensions for Armed Forces Reservists

Reservists in the Forces between 2000-2015 may be entitled to backdated membership to the non-contributory Armed Forces pension schemes.

Measles has re-emerged in England

Identifying and managing dental patients with measles.

New Patient Premium to be evaluated by government

NHS England is seeking to recruit dentists and dental team members to participate in focus groups about the New Patient Premium.

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.

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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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