Posts Tagged ‘Mick Armstrong’
Halifax MP raises concerns over the future of the region’s dental practices
The MP for Halifax, Holly Lynch, has raised concerns over the future of dental practices in her constituency. The move comes after the British Dental Association suggested that around two-thirds of practices in Yorkshire and the Humber could fold within 3 months. Ms Lynch has called on the government to look into ways to support […]
British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over a potential spike in DIY dental cases in the coming weeks. Currently, across the UK, dental practices are closed as the country attempts to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. With routine appointments cancelled, the BDA is worried that patients will resort to DIY dental techniques to ease […]
Dentists to join other frontline NHS workers to boost staff numbers in new hospitals
An army of dental professionals is being assembled to boost staff numbers in new hospitals as part of a nationwide effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief dental officer, Sara Hurley suggested that dentists were being asked to help other frontline NHS workers tackle a rising tide of patients needing hospital treatment. One plan […]
British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists
The British Dental Association has warned that dentists in the UK might have to down tools due to a shortage of Corona virus masks. The BDA suggested that an order limit of 100 masks per day will contribute to even small practices running out. All dentists must wear disposable masks to treat patients in the […]
Teachers will be encouraged to supervise brushing in a bid to reduce rates of decay
Teachers will be encouraged to supervise brushing at school as part of an initiative to reduce rates of childhood decay. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is expected to launch a consultation, outlining a series of measures that will be introduced to try and bring the number of children requiring extractions in hospital down. Health experts […]
MPs confirm there will be no catch-up HPV vaccination programme for boys
MPs have confirmed that there will be no catch-up HPV vaccination programme for boys. In a letter to shadow public health minister, Sharon Hodgson, MP Steve Brine, suggests that teenage boys will benefit from ‘herd protection,’ but the British Dental Association does not agree. Mick Armstrong, chair of the BDA, claims that the government is […]
