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New study: prevention not treatment must be way forward for kids' teeth
The BDA has welcomed a focus on prevention and reduced intervention in a new study on the effectiveness of fillings in children.
Date: 27 November 2019
New study: prevention not treatment must be way forward for kids' teeth
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Dentists slam race to the bottom, as latest NHS tendering process abandoned
The BDA has called for the next government to end competitive tendering across the NHS.
Date: 26 November 2019
Dentists slam race to the bottom, as latest NHS tendering process abandoned
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NHS Dentistry: 4 million fail to get care they need as access problems go England-wide
New analysis from the BDA indicates access problems for NHS dental services are now blighting communities across every English region.
Date: 20 November 2019
NHS Dentistry: 4 million fail to get care they need as access problems go England-wide
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Dentists back free check-ups, and call for action on access crisis
The BDA has welcomed pledges from the Labour Party to abolish charges for dental check-ups for adults in England.
Date: 17 November 2019
Dentists back free check-ups, and call for action on access crisis
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The Missing Piece: BDA sets out 2019 manifesto for oral health
The BDA has called on all parties to stop treating oral health as the missing piece in health policy, as it launches its 2019 manifesto.
Date: 15 November 2019
The Missing Piece: BDA sets out 2019 manifesto for oral health
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Westminster report recommendation for new Northern Ireland Oral Health Strategy 'highly significant'
Oral health has featured prominently in the Health Funding in Northern Ireland report, published by the influential Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
Date: 05 November 2019
Westminster report recommendation for new Northern Ireland Oral Health Strategy 'highly significant'
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GDC private eyes: 'Stasi tactics' not a fit look for health regulator
The BDA has expressed concern about what amounts to entrapment of individual practitioners by the GDC.
Date: 04 November 2019
GDC private eyes: 'Stasi tactics' not a fit look for health regulator
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More work needed to tackle oral health inequalities among children in Scotland
New data from Scotland shows that children's dental health has improved, but more needs to be done to tackle persistent oral health inequalities, says BDA Scotland.
Date: 22 October 2019
More work needed to tackle oral health inequalities among children in Scotland
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BDA welcomes new dedicated mental health support for NHS dentists
The BDA has welcomed the Health Secretary's announcement that dentists in England will at last have access to a comprehensive mental health service, on par with doctors.
Date: 21 October 2019
BDA welcomes new dedicated mental health support for NHS dentists
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After an unacceptable delay, dentists in England to receive 2.42% uplift
The BDA has received confirmation that dentists in England will get a 2.42% uplift in their November pay run.
Date: 21 October 2019
After an unacceptable delay, dentists in England to receive 2.42% uplift
