Posts Tagged ‘Department of Health’
Huge increase in fluoride varnish treatments for children
Figures from the NHS Information Centre show an increase of 55 percent in the number of fluoride varnish treatments on young people from 2010 to 2011. Figures also suggest an increase of 22 percent for adult fluoride treatments. Fluoride varnish is used to protect and strengthen the teeth and dentists are using it on an […]
BDA warns against Pay Cuts
Representatives of the British Dental Association say that the Department of Health’s 0.5 percent contract increase for dental practitioners in England actually represents a pay cut, which could have detrimental effects for dentists. The BDA say that they warned the Department of Health that the costs of dental practice are increasing significantly but their concerns […]
Southampton residents angry over fluoride decision
Local residents in Southampton are angry after a judge gave a water fluoridation scheme the green light. Residents campaigned against the decision to add fluoride to local water supplies and took their case to court; however, a judge turned down their appeal, stating that the local authority had the power to decide whether or not […]
BDTA promotes Change 4 Life campaign at dental showcase
The British Dental Trade Association set up an exhibit to support the Department of Health’s Change 4 Life campaign at Showcase 2010. The Change 4 Life campaign was launched to try and encourage members of the public to adapt a healthy lifestyle and combine healthy eating with exercise; the programme is trying to raise awareness […]
University of Florida gets 7 million dollar grant to provide dental care for children
The University of Florida has been awarded five grants, totalling seven million dollars, it has been announced. The money has been given to the institution by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources and will be used to improve access to dental services for underprivileged children in […]
Isle of Man health officials appeal for public opinion
Officials from the Department of Health have appealed to the public to give their opinion on a new oral health strategy. Children in the Isle of Man have very poor standards of oral health in comparison to other areas in the UK and health officials have put together a 30 page document outlining various programmes […]
Man charged with practising illegal dentistry
A man has been charged after investigations revealed that he was running three dental offices without a valid license. Police were tipped off by a patient, who suffered at the hands of the dentist when he broke her dentures; she said she had asked him a number of questions including whether he had a license […]
Health officials trying to improve oral health on the Isle of Man
The Department of Health are meeting to discuss ways to improve standards of oral health amongst children on the Isle of Wight. Standards of oral health are very low amongst young children; figures suggest that half of children under the age of 5 suffer from tooth decay. Tooth decay has been highlighted as a major […]
1,700 NHS professionals axed in budget cuts
The Guardian has revealed that 1,700 members of NHS staff will be axed as part of government spending cuts. The Department of Health has not officially announced the job losses; however, it has been revealed that members of staff affected by the cuts were notified by post in June. Representatives from the DoH have refused […]
Berkshire to get two new dental practices
NHS Berkshire West has announced that plans to open two new practices in the borough by the end of the year. Practices will be opened in Earley and Finchampstead in order to address the growing number of patient who demand to be seen by NHS Dentists, but cannot get on current registry lists. Figures issued […]
