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Visions for dentistry set out at Conference of Scottish LDCs

Politicians from across the political spectrum have set out what they believe NHS dentistry should look like in the 21st century.

Quality Improvement Activity and Domiciliary Care Fees update

The Scottish Government has published PCA(D)(2024)2 which advises of the arrangements for Quality Improvement Activity for the 2022-25 cycle and Amendment No. 164 to the SDR.

What’s new at the CQC?

Under the single assessment framework, the CQC has – for non-dental sectors – started to assess health and social care services in a different way, although the regulations have not changed.

Pathway for adults at risk of harm added to Was Not Brought toolkit

Our 'Was Not Brought' (WNB) toolkit has been further extended to help dental teams safeguard adults at risk of harm (AAR) if they miss dental appointments.

Non-van solutions the Recovery Plan reaches a new low

You couldn’t make it up. Having promised a fleet of dental vans to ease the access crisis in rural England, the Government has just launched a pre-procurement exercise for ‘non-van solutions’.

DoH confirms move on trainee pay scales

The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed that Dental Core Trainees (DCTs) in Northern Ireland will no longer be paid at Foundation Year 2, but will be placed on higher StR pay scales.

NHS Practitioner Health lives on, but needs a long term future

NHS England have finally commuted an eleventh-hour death sentence for NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors.

Wales: Make sure you’re ready to recycle your business waste

From 6 April 2024, it became law in Wales for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations to sort their waste for recycling. This includes dental surgeries.

Demystify dentures and learn about periodontal management

We have two insightful in-person seminars coming up this month - sign up to gain new knowledge and 6 hours of CPD per seminar.

Potential risk of infection - 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solutions

Batches of Legency Remedies Pvt Ltd irrigation saline products manufactured between April and November 2023 are being recalled due to potential microbiological contamination.

Changes to BDA fees guide for members

We have updated the BDA fees guide for members in Scotland.

Stormont warned NHS dentistry in its ‘final days’

This service needs a lifeline, if we’re going to protect it from the hammer blow of the ban on amalgam fillings.

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Blog posts

Empowering Accredited Representatives: Updated course overview

In early March, newly elected Accredited Representatives (ARs) from across the UK were invited to the first module of the updated Trade Union Induction Course.

Employment law changes and developments for 2024

This year introduces a bumper number of legislative changes and developments in employment law.

DDRB implementation update

Pay uplift determinations in Northern Ireland have recently been made by the Minister of Health relating to the 2023/24 pay round.

The Recovery Plan: The profession’s verdict

It’s not just too little, too late. This plan has stood in the way of real reform.

Academic posts for Dental Foundation Training

Deciding on a Dental Foundation Training (DFT) post can be difficult as each scheme offers different experiences, and you are still setting a path for your future career.

The role of committees in the development of female leaders

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Hannah Woolnough shares her experiences throughout her career and on committees.

The importance of gender equality in dentistry

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Nadia Ahmed shares her experiences throughout her career, and as Chair of the BDA Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services. 

Unique challenges face women in dentistry

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Lauren Harrhy shares her experiences throughout her career.

Balancing priorities as a woman in dentistry

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Laura Cross shares her experiences throughout her career.

Improving equality in leadership roles

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on equality. Ellie shares her experiences and views on equality in dentistry.

Representation of women in dentistry

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Roz shares her experiences throughout her career in dentistry and on committees.

Northern Ireland: Dental amalgam update

On 17 January, European Parliament’s (EP) vote to ban dental amalgam use from 1 January 2025 sent shockwaves across the UK dental profession.

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