Latest Blog Posts

Worrying new precedent on vicarious liability
New ruling sees further legal confirmation that NHS practice owners in England and Wales can be held liable for negligent treatment provided by their associates.

Blog Date 29 July, 2021
Lilian Lindsay: A woman who didn't take no for an answer
Celebrating a pioneering woman’s 150th birthday and the important role women have played in dentistry.

Blog Date 21 July, 2021
Scotland: Opening doors for students
How is the new bursary scheme in Scotland benefitting dental students and what other supports are available to them?

Blog Date 20 July, 2021
Fair COVID payments for maternity leave dentists
Success in Northern Ireland and renewed pressure in Scotland in fight for fair COVID-19 payments for maternity leave dentists

Blog Date 8 July, 2021
Can dentistry learn to live with COVID?
The new Health Secretary is urging a rapid return to normality, how will dentistry fit on Sajid Javid’s new agenda?

Blog Date 8 July, 2021
Towards a culture of candour and openness, not fear
The Department of Health is consulting on policy proposals to introduce a new Statutory Duty of Candour for both individuals and organisations involved in providing health and social care in Northern Ireland. We're seeking your feedback to help inform our response to these important proposals.

Blog Date 28 June, 2021
Racism in dentistry: Denial is not an option
A first look at the results from our recent racism survey reveals evidence of racism and denial in dentistry.

Blog Date 23 June, 2021
Dental regulation – where are we now?
Major reform is on the cards for dental regulation, here’s what we find promising and concerning about the proposed changes.

Blog Date 23 June, 2021
Northern Ireland: Financial support and the road ahead
Taking a look at financial support measures, future prospects for dentistry in Northern Ireland and how far we’ve come in the last 15 months.

Blog Date 23 June, 2021
Breaking down barriers to care: Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021
This Learning Disability Awareness Week, we outline the steps you can take to provide a positive experience for all dental patients.

Blog Date 14 June, 2021
Dentists supporting survivors of domestic abuse
A new campaign is calling for dentists to provide pro bono treatment to survivors of domestic abuse.

Blog Date 10 June, 2021
Wales: Mental health in a time of crisis
A personal perspective and research insights into the mental health of dentists in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blog Date 9 June, 2021
Where is dentistry's roadmap?
MPs have joined us in calling for dentistry’s roadmap to recovery. We need a timetable for lifting restrictions and delivering real reform.

Blog Date 26 May, 2021
Remote orthodontics: We need regulation not warnings
Why the new guidelines on remote orthodontics are no substitute for meaningful regulation when it comes to protecting patients.

Blog Date 20 May, 2021
Living with the threat of vicarious liability
Can practice owners ever completely protect themselves from the risk of vicarious liability? We sought legal advice to find out.

Blog Date 20 May, 2021
Scotland: Lobbying government to change dentistry
What are the practicalities of lobbying for change? David McColl and Kenny McDonald discuss what’s next on the agenda for improving dentistry in Scotland.

Blog Date 6 May, 2021
The legal case against the practice owner
A shocking court case highlights why some indemnity policies will not keep you safe from claims and damages.

Blog Date 6 May, 2021
Northern Ireland: A new strategy for tackling oral cancer
The stark reality of oral cancer in Northern Ireland requires immediate action – starting with a joined up cancer and oral health strategy.

Blog Date 6 May, 2021
Wales: Bridging the gap with our oral health manifesto
What the next Welsh Government must do to bridge the gap in oral health inequalities and rebuild dentistry in Wales.

Blog Date 15 April, 2021
Northern Ireland: What’s next for children’s oral health?
How has the pandemic impacted children’s oral health, and what can we do to improve things?

Blog Date 15 April, 2021
Scotland: Putting dentistry on the political agenda
How our oral health manifesto is shaping election debate and what else the next Scottish Government needs to do to bridge oral health inequalities.

Blog Date 15 April, 2021
Are dentists suffering in silence?
Are dentists having trouble asking for help with their mental health? This Stress Awareness Month, we’re looking at the take up of our 24/7 counselling and mental health support services.

Blog Date 13 April, 2021
Is NHS dentistry valued? Four things you need to know
Our case to the pay review body made it clear that NHS Dentistry must remain viable - not only as a career for dentists, but for crucial patient access.

Blog Date 13 April, 2021
BDA Museum: Telling the story of dentistry
Rachel Bairsto, BDA Museum Head, on the colourful history of dentistry and how it has evolved

Blog Date 31 March, 2021
England: Ministers double down on NHS targets
Government imposes harsher targets on NHS dental practices, but at least the door now appears open for real reform.

Blog Date 29 March, 2021
Northern Ireland: Financial year-end update
What Health Service and mixed practise dentists need to know as we approach the end of the financial year.

Blog Date 18 March, 2021
Northern Ireland: Building better oral healthcare after COVID
This new normal gives us a unique opportunity to address inequalities in oral health in Northern Ireland.

Blog Date 18 March, 2021
International Women’s Day: Untold stories of female dentists
On the historical contributions women have made to dentistry and how you can share their untold stories.

Blog Date 8 March, 2021
Dental training and vaccinating during a pandemic
On beginning DFT during COVID-19 and volunteering to fight against it.

Blog Date 8 March, 2021
Becoming a volunteer vaccinator in Scotland
On becoming a COVID-19 volunteer vaccinator in Scotland and how you can join up.

Blog Date 4 March, 2021

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