Posts Tagged ‘General Dental Practice Committee’
Penzance patients waiting 12 months to see a dentist
Patients in Penzance are waiting a year to see a dentist, new research has revealed. Cornwall Live recently reported that some patients had routine check-ups cancelled, only to be informed that the next available appointment was August 2020. The latest NHS data also shows that there are no practices located within a 120-mile radius of […]
Most People Worry Bad Teeth Could Stop Them From Getting a Job
A new survey has revealed most people worry that an unattractive smile could prevent them from getting a job. The survey, which was carried out by You Gov on behalf of the British Dental Association, suggested that almost 80 percent of people felt that bad teeth could affect their chances of getting a job in […]
Dr John Milne Discusses Dental Pilot Scheme
Dr John Milne, chair of the British Dental Association’s General Dental Practice Committee, has called for “continued vigilance” in assessing the efficacy of dental pilots currently being undertaken with a view to changing the NHS dental contract. Dr Milne said that it was important that issues arising from focus groups and participating dental practices are […]
