Posts Tagged ‘Department of Health’

Dental hygienists in Northern Ireland raise concerns over safety and reduced working hours

Dental hygienists in Northern Ireland raise concerns over safety and reduced working hours

Dental hygienists in Northern Ireland have raised concerns over the safety of returning to work. According to the society that represents dental hygienists, the Northern Ireland branch of British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), many hygienists are worried about what the future holds. The main concerns are loss of income caused by reduced […]


British Dental Association in Northern Ireland warns that dentistry ‘hangs in the balance’

British Dental Association in Northern Ireland warns that dentistry ‘hangs in the balance’

The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland has warned that the future of dentistry ‘hangs in the balance.’ Richard Graham, chair of the BDA Northern Ireland’s Practice Committee claimed that without help from the government, practices face a bleak future. Speaking at a meeting of Stormont’s health committee, Mr Graham said that practices will not […]


Dentists raise concerns over the rising number of unlicensed practitioners providing facial treatments in Northern Ireland

Dentists raise concerns over the rising number of unlicensed practitioners providing facial treatments in Northern Ireland

Dentists in Northern Ireland have raised concerns over the rising number of unlicensed providers of facial treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. Dr Martina Collins, principal dentist at Martina Collins Dental and Skin Clinic, is registered with Save Face, and is urging other dental professionals and licensed aesthetic practitioners to join the register to […]


The BDA in Ireland calls for major shakeup to tackle long-standing issues in the dental care system

The BDA in Ireland calls for major shakeup to tackle long-standing issues in the dental care system

The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland has called for a major shakeup in dental services to correct and address long-standing issues. In an open letter to the Department of Health’s permanent secretary, Richard Pengally, the organisation has accused ministers of failing to prioritise oral health and called for urgent action to improve the NHS […]


Brits Turning to DIY Dentistry to Avoid Costs

Brits Turning to DIY Dentistry to Avoid Costs

British people are turning to DIY dentistry in a bid to avoid rising dental fees, according to some news reports. Ian Boynton is just one of many people who have taken dental care into their own hands. The 42-year old Gulf War veteran has used pliers to extract a total of 13 teeth since 2006. […]


NHS Dental Charges to Increase from April

NHS Dental Charges to Increase from April

 Health minister Dan Poulter has announced that NHS dental charges will increase from next month. Mr Poulter also confirmed that prescription charges and opticians’ fees will also go up in April. The cost of a prescription will increase by 15p to £8.20 per item, while band 1 dental fees, which include routine check-ups, will increase […]


Which? Survey Reveals That Dental Costs are Unclear for Patients

Which? Survey Reveals That Dental Costs are Unclear for Patients

A survey conducted by Which? has revealed that patients could be paying too much for dental treatment because dentists are not making their pricing policy clear. Consumer group Which? found that one fifth of people were overcharged for dental treatment and 50% of survey participants claimed that there was no list of fees displayed in […]


Isle Of Man Oral health Standards On The Up

Isle Of Man Oral health Standards On The Up

The Department of Health has revealed the latest data about the number of children affected by tooth decay on the Isle of Man. The statistics revealed that standards of oral health are poorer than on the mainland; however, there have been improvements. Research shows that there is a marginal difference between the Isle of Man […]


Report States Hundreds Taken To Court

Report States Hundreds Taken To Court

A report has revealed that more than one hundred people were taken to court over charges related to dental and eye care fraud in Northern Ireland. The report suggested that more than 100 people were asked to appear in court after being accused of cheating the system and fraudulently claiming NHS benefits. According to the […]


Report Condemns Serious Failings At Belfast Dental Hospital

Report Condemns Serious Failings At Belfast Dental Hospital

A report has slammed the Royal Dental Hospital, Belfast, highlighting “serious deficiencies” in care. The Department of Health has recently published a full report into dental services at the hospital following the launch of an enquiry in 2011; the enquiry was ordered after 117 patients who had visited the hospital were recalled for dental check-ups. […]