Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’
BDA say Scotland patient numbers misleading
The BDA has claimed that the patient numbers released yesterday could be misleading. NHS Scotland published figures relating to patient registration numbers across the country, with some areas boasting much higher numbers than others; in the North and North East around half of the population were not registered with an NHS dentist. However, Robert Donald, […]
Websites ban illegal tooth whitening products
Several websites have withdrawn potentially harmful and illegal tooth whitening products from their virtual shelves. The move, taken by such big-name websites such as Google, eBay and Amazon, has come after the independent consumer watchdog Which? exposed the widespread availability of these products online. Regulations set in place by the European Union prohibit the sale […]
Welsh dentists earn less than English dentists
Welsh dentists earn an average of £9,000 per year less than their English counterparts, it has been revealed. Figures released by the NHS Information Centre last night show that the average salary for a Welsh dentist is £122,400, nine thousands pounds less than dentists in England. The figures showed that salaries have increased since last […]
New dental gel could spell the end of fillings
A new dental gel that encourages decayed teeth to regenerate could spell the end of fillings. Researchers in France are currently developing the new product, which will come as a huge boost for patients with dental phobia. Dental phobia and dental anxiety are extremely common and a large proportion of dental patients avoid going to […]
Help for SME / Small Business Dental Practices
A Healthcare Industry Report titled “Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Dental Practices” published by Plimsoll Market Analysts suggests that from approximately 37 smaller firms in the UK dental industry, about 26 are vulnerable to takeover through restricted cash flow and loss of market presence. Through the Plimsoll Analysis rating system, the analysts gave these smaller companies […]
Patient care suffers due to dentistry regulatory pressures
During the annual review of the British Dental Association’s (BDA) services for members, BDA advisers reported a forty percent increase in the number and duration of advisory calls, and the complexity of the calls about regulatory issues. As a result, over a five year period, the BDA doubled their staffing capacity to provide the necessary […]
The Government’s HTM 01-05 decontamination guidelines do not reassure dentists
During March 2010, the NHS Supply Chain launched the national decontamination contract offering a range of tested products by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) after the British Dental Association (BDA) had requested review of the HTM 01-05 decontamination guidelines for dental surgeries by National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). The significance of this […]
Will British dentists keep up with the teeth grinding habit?
With local news all over Britain keeping a close eye on recession fluctuating criteria like interest rates, GDP, manufacturing, unemployment, jobs and inflation, and as people feel the financial pinch, teeth clenching is on the rise. A study by the British Dental Association (BDA) recently reports that dentists throughout the UK have seen a rise […]
Dental experts outline ways to fight plaque
Experts at the British Dental Association have outlined a number of ways to reduce plaque and fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky substance, which is made up of bacteria and left over food deposits; it clings to the surfaces of the teeth and the gum line. The bacteria produce plaque acids, […]
NHS introduce new charges for orthodontic treatment
The NHS in Northern Ireland is planning to introduce charges for orthodontic treatment, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The change, which will result in thousands of patients having to pay for their own dental care, has been branded a “tax on children’s smiles” by Alex Easton, a member of the Stormont Health Committee. Under the […]
