Posts Tagged ‘BDA’

Scottish health minister hails Childsmile initiative

Scottish health minister hails Childsmile initiative

The Scottish health minister, Shona Robison, has hailed the success of the Childsmile campaign amid concerns that standards of oral health are significantly worse in some areas of Scotland than others. Ms Robison said that nurseries and primary schools are helping to make a massive difference to children’s oral health in Scotland thanks to the […]


British Dental Association criticises ‘reckless’ budget cuts in Northern Ireland

British Dental Association criticises ‘reckless’ budget cuts in Northern Ireland

The chair of the British Dental Association in Northern Ireland, Rosyln McMullan, has criticised plans to cut £70 million worth of funding for health services. Ms McMullan, chair of the Northern Ireland Council of the BDA, slammed proposals to cut health budgets and said that the move “smacks of recklessness” given that GP services are […]


British Dental Association sets out “Six Point Manifesto” for Politicians this Election

British Dental Association sets out “Six Point Manifesto” for Politicians this Election

On 8th June, residents of the UK will go to the polls to vote for who they wish to lead the country. Many issues have been the prime focus, but the British Dental Association have created a six point plan to ensure oral health is not left out of the agenda and avoid “political indifference” […]


BDA Calls For Urgent Action to Stem Rising Tide of Childhood Decay

BDA Calls For Urgent Action to Stem Rising Tide of Childhood Decay

The British Dental Association has called for urgent action to tackle childhood decay in the UK. Leading dentist Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen was speaking following the publication of figures that suggest thousands of children required dental treatment in hospital last year. Mr Overgaard-Nielsen said it is well documented that decay is the most common reason for childhood hospital […]


Northern Irish Children Have the Worst Teeth in the UK, New Research Confirms

Northern Irish Children Have the Worst Teeth in the UK, New Research Confirms

New figures from the British Dental Association have confirmed that children in Northern Ireland have the worst teeth in the UK. Research suggests that a staggering 72 per cent of 15-year old children in Northern Ireland have signs of dental decay, compared to 44 per cent in England and 63 per cent in Wales. In […]


NHS Dental Fees to Increase by 5% in England

NHS Dental Fees to Increase by 5% in England

The government has confirmed a 5% increase in NHS dental fees in England. The price hike will come into play in April. Ministers have also stated that fees will increase by a further 5% in April 2017. This increase means that by 2017, a routine check-up will cost more than £20 and complex band 3 […]


Dental Students Face £60,000 Debts After University

Dental Students Face £60,000 Debts After University

Students starting a dentistry degree in 2013/2014 can expect to come out of university with debts of £60,000, according to new research. The study, which was carried out by the British Dental Association, claims that students in their first year will come out with significant debts. Research also revealed that students who graduated last year […]


Scottish Dental Graduates Forced To Look Abroad For Training Places

Scottish Dental Graduates Forced To Look Abroad For Training Places

Scottish dental graduates could be forced to accept jobs abroad due to a shortage of training places, it has been revealed. Representatives from the British Dental Association have suggested that dozens of students could leave Scotland for jobs overseas if a shortage in training jobs is not solved in the coming months. The BDA has […]


British Dental Association Expresses Concern Over New Immigration Health Policies

British Dental Association Expresses Concern Over New Immigration Health Policies

The British Dental Association has expressed concerns about plans to introduce new health policies for immigrants who have recently arrived in the UK. The Government has revealed proposals aimed at preventing people from coming to the UK to make use of free health services, but the British Dental Association and the Royal College of General […]


Fewer People Visiting Dentist In North Essex

Fewer People Visiting Dentist In North Essex

A new poll has revealed that fewer people are visiting the dentist in North Essex; figures show that there were 6,000 fewer dental visits in the years leading up to March 2013 compared to figures leading up to March 2006. The decrease in the number of dental visits has been attributed to costs, which have […]