Posts Tagged ‘BDA’
UK Dentists Forced To Invest In New Chairs To Accommodate Obese Patients
A growing number of UK dentists are investing in new dental chairs to cope with Britain’s obesity crisis. Figures show that sales of Barico bariatric chairs, which accommodate patients weighing up to 71 stone, are increasing year on year, as obesity rates increase in the UK. Standard chairs can usually only support between 22 and […]
Heart Your Smile Launches New Oral Health Campaign
Dental charity, Heart Your Smile, has launched a new campaign to encourage dental teams to introduce innovative new ways of promoting good oral health and getting patients talking about dental health. The charity launched its Innovation 360 degree campaign at the British Dental Association’s conference. The charity is providing support for dental teams through mentorship […]
Oakham Dental Practices Celebrate Prestigious BDA Honour
Two Oakham based dental practices are celebrating after being awarded a prestigious honour by the British Dental Association; Dentith and Dentith Dental Practice and West Road Dental Practice have been awarded Gold Membership of the BDA’s Good Practice scheme. The practices are two of more than 200 practices to receive the honour across the UK. […]
Swadlincote Dental Practice Celebrates BDA Award
A dental practice in Swadlincote has been honoured by the British Dental Association. Delph Dental, in Swadlincote,South Derbyshire, has been awarded Gold Membership of the British Dental Association’s Good Practice Scheme in recognition of ten years of membership of the scheme. In celebration of the award, the practice will be featured in a publication, along […]
Dentists’ earnings falling, despite increasing costs
Dentists are earning less, despite an increase in the amount they pay for materials, expenses and essential costs; figures from the NHS Information Centre revealed that dentists are earning less and paying more than three years ago. The report, which is entitled ‘Dental Earnings and Expenses’ was published yesterday; it contains information about primary care […]
BDA Representatives Attend Union Strike Meeting
Representatives from the British Dental Association yesterday attended a meeting to discuss strike action across the NHS. Unions are planning strike action in anticipation of the break down of talks with the government, with tensions rising as a result of discrepancies on the subject of public sector pensions. Unison hosted a meeting yesterday to discuss […]
BDA Urges Government to Protect Dental Public Health
The British Dental Association has urged the government to protect dental public health services, amidst proposals to reform NHS commissioning. Representatives have warned that public dental health must be safeguarded if the proposed reforms are to be a success. The BDA has published a blueprint of dental public health measures, which identifies crucial areas to […]
Increased Investment for NHS Dental Services in North Yorkshire
Health bosses in North Yorkshire have announced extra investment for dental services in the area. Executives at NHS North Yorkshire and York have confirmed that extra money will be spent to enable everyone in the area to access an NHS dentist by April 2012. Representatives from the trust said that one million pounds will be […]
New Oral Health Project Will Help Thousands
A new oral health project, which was established by the British Dental Health Foundation, is set to help thousands of people. The BDHF launched the Oral Health Education Project to improve national standards of oral health, by supporting local oral health projects. The campaign has also been supported by Wrigley’s, who has donated £100,000 from […]
Breathing Space for Dental Students
While most students in most subject areas are usual under pressure due to student loads and finances, dental students have been given “breathing space” according to the BDA. The British Dental Association has been looking for a solution to a difficult situation that has arisen, in which many dental students are entering dental courses without […]
