Posts Tagged ‘the British Dental Association’
Dental groups join forces to produce back to work guidelines
Dental groups have come together to produce back to work guidelines, as the UK starts to take steps towards moving out of lockdown. The Covid-19 Future Planning Task Group, which comprises individuals from a host of the country’s leading dental authorities and bodies, was set up to provide advice for practice owners and dental professionals […]
Leading dental experts provide advice for patients with dental dilemmas
It might not be possible to book a check-up at your local dental practice at the moment, but there is advice and support available for patients with dental dilemmas. Experts including Professor Damien Walmsley, the British Dental Association’s chief scientific adviser, have been answering questions in the media and providing tips for individuals who experience […]
MPs call for urgent action to tackle unfit for purpose NHS penalty fine system
A report compiled by MPs has called for urgent action to tackle the penalty fine system, which has been described as “not fit for purpose.” A cross-party committee of MPs was asked to research and review the current system after it emerged that more than 1.6 million patients had received incorrect medical and dental fines. […]
Dentists warn over ‘access crisis’ in Wales, as patients struggle to register with NHS practices
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over an “access crisis” as more and more patients struggle to find practices offering NHS places in Wales. Research suggests that only 1 in 6 dental practices in Wales are accepting new NHS dental patients. Just over 25% of practices currently have NHS child places available. In […]
Scottish public health minister admits dental waiting times are ‘completely unacceptable’
Public health minister, Joe Fitzpatrick, has admitted that waiting times for dental treatment in Scotland are “completely unacceptable.” Mr Fitzpatrick was quizzed about information published by the Liberal Democrats, which revealed that over 1,000 people were waiting over 12 weeks for hospital treatment. Since 2014, there has been a five-fold increase in the number of […]
Dentists raise concerns over a lack of dental care for care home residents
Dentists have raised concerns over a widespread lack of dental services for care home residents. Dental professionals have issued a warning after the Care Quality Commission revealed that many care home residents don’t have access to dental treatment or the support they need to maintain good standards of oral health. Inspectors from the body have […]
More than a million people are struggling to see a dentist in England, new survey suggests
More than a million people are struggling to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, a new survey suggests. Analysis of the most recent NHS GP Patient Survey found that around a quarter of participants are not currently registered with an NHS dentist. This equates to around 1.03 million people. The British Dental Association has […]
New study suggests gum disease could elevate Alzheimer’s risk
A new study suggests that gum disease could elevate the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The research, which has been published in the Science Advances journal, found that a specific strain of bacteria, P gingivalis, could have a part to play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen Dominy, lead author, said that past studies have […]
Northern Irish dentists call for new plans to boost standards of oral health and improve morale
Dentists in Northern Ireland have called for new oral health plans to improve standards of dental health among patients and boost morale within the profession. The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland has expressed fears of “stagnation” as subsidised dentistry has become “synonymous with low pay, low morale and longer working hours” and rates of […]
Dentists Issue Warning Over Sugary Fruit Juices
Dentists have issued a warning over the sugar content of fruit juices in a bid to reduce rates of decay among young children. Last year, more than 1,200 children were hospitalised for dental treatment and one of the main contributing causes is drinking sugary drinks from a bottle. Many parents think they are giving their […]
