Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’
BDA supports tooth whitening prosecution
Representatives from the British Dental Association have welcomed the prosecution of a non-dental professional, who has been providing tooth whitening treatments. The BDA says that the prosecution is good news for patients; the result of the case will help to protect patients in the future and ensure that people who offer tooth whitening services are […]
2011 British Dental Association Annual Conference
The British Dental Association (BDA) will host their Annual Conference and Exhibition themed “essential innovations” on 19 to 21 May 2011 at Manchester Central Convention Complex (MCCC). There are around 180 exhibitors expected with opportunity to experience a variety of products, samples, technology, and services. Early booking discounts are available for those who register by […]
Dentists support BDA campaign against red tape
Local Dental Committees are supporting the British Dental Association’s campaign against red tape. The BDA is trying to encourage the government to cut back the red tape and allow dentists to focus on their job, rather than realms of paperwork and hours of administration. Last Friday, more than sixty officers from Local Dental Committees pledged […]
BDA positive after survey results
Representatives from the British Dental Association have welcomed the results of the 2009 Adult Dental Health Survey. The results of the survey, which is carried out every ten years and provides a general impression of standards of oral health in Wales, England and Northern Ireland, were released yesterday. The survey found that oral health is […]
BDA encourages dentists to campaign against CQC plan
The British Dental Association has issued a rousing call to encourage dentists in England to join the campaign against Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration plans. The BDA is campaigning to try and make the government change plans to force dentists to register with the CQC before April next year; representatives from the organisation are not […]
BDA calls for explanation over CQC fees
The British Dental Association has urged the Care Quality Commission to explain calculations related to a new fee scale for dental practice registration. The plea has come in light of concerns being raised over the possibility of single owners being forced to subsidise owners of larger practices. The sliding scale system would mean that providers […]
Dentists protest against new regulation
Dentists are protesting against a new regulation, which they feel is unnecessary and a waste of time. Hundreds of dentists have written to The Telegraph to protest against the new regulation, which requires them to register with the Care Quality Commission by 2011; GPs and hospitals must also register with CQC. The regulation has been […]
BDA publishes guide to improve management of oral cancer
The British Dental Association has published a guide to help practitioners manage the growing problem of oral cancer. In the last decade alone, the number of cases of oral cancer has increased by 40 percent and many people are still unaware of the disease. The guide, which is called ‘Early detection and prevention of oral […]
Bureaucracy and rising costs dent dentists’ morale
The British Dental Association claims that rising costs and endless administration are denting dentists’ morale in the UK. According to the BDA, a third of dentists say their spirits is either low or very low. Dentists are becoming increasingly disillusioned with their profession as a result of excessive administration, not enough time to provide patients […]
21 Scottish dentists earn more than £300,000 per year
Figures have revealed that 21 Scottish dentists earned more than £300,000 treating NHS patients last year. The average wage for an NHS dentist was just under £90,000 last year; however, 21 earned more than £300,000 and 20 earned between £250,000 and £300,000. Some politicians from the opposition have criticised the wages and questioned NHS spending; […]
