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COVID-19

New SOP guidance and appendix for dentistry

Decon Pete covers the updated SOP guidance and explains what the changes actually mean for dental practices. The UK Health Security Agency have issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs), on 24 November, for infection prevention…

COVID-19, NHS, Practice Management

How mandatory vaccinations are going to impact NHS and private practices

Nigel Jones caught up with HR and employment lawyer, Sarah Buxton, to explore mandatory vaccinations, look at who it will impact, and discuss how practices can comply with regulations.

COVID-19, NHS

What’s new in the latest IPC guidance?

Changes to pathways and distancing are just some of the updates from the latest infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance. The government yesterday released new guidance for healthcare settings, including dentistry. This refers to the…

NHS

‘Toothless’ campaign says people are resorting to “Dickensian” pain relief

Campaign group Toothless in Suffolk recently expanded their network, with Toothless in England being formed as a central hub. Recently, Mark Jones, founder and spokesperson for the new group, appeared on BBC Radio Oxford, sharing…

Contract Reform COVID-19 Finance Mental Health NHS Practice Management Regulation

Dental funding boost mustn’t forget services for Wales’ most vulnerable

The British Dental Association (BDA) Wales has welcomed commitments for additional funding for high street NHS dental services, but stressed support must also be provided to community services, treating the nation's most vulnerable adults and children. Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan MS has pledged additional funding for… Read more

Discrimination and bias ‘may be getting worse’ in NHS, says report

Discrimination and unfair treatment is ‘evident’ within the NHS despite efforts to tackle it, a new report found. The findings also revealed that inequality between NHS staff groups are continuing – and in some cases, even getting worse. Carried out by Nuffield Trust, the report – ‘Attracting, supporting and retaining a… Read more

Covid Scotland: Third of NHS dentists may leave profession in next year without policy change

Scotland is set for an “exodus” from NHS dentistry unless pandemic funding support is extended, the British Dental Association (BDA) has said. The union continues to campaign against a decision from the Scottish Government to withdraw all pandemic emergency support to dental practices by April 1, 2022. According to a… Read more

‘I’ve never seen my colleagues so demoralised” – Dr Eddie Crouch

The extent of the NHS dental crisis was brought home to viewers yesterday, when Dr Eddie Crouch appeared on the BBC’s Breakfast programme to outline the problems facing the dental health service. The British Dental Association Chair had been asked to discuss the crisis on live TV, with presenters Dan Walker and Sally Nugent. The interview was carried out… Read more

Dangers Of Cut-Price Dentistry Hit The Headlines

The dangers of cut-price dentistry have finally been brought to the attention of the UK general public after an investigation by a national news outlet. The Mail on Sunday headlined “Disfigured and left in agony by budget dental treatments bought on the internet: How thousands tempted by cut-price veneers, braces and whiteners… Read more

COVID-19 vaccines ‘mandatory for NHS staff from April’

Vaccination against COVID-19 will be ‘compulsory for NHS dental staff’ in a bid to boost uptake. But the measure will not start until April down to fears it could lead to a shortfall in staff over the winter. Latest figures reveal that around 90% of NHS staff in England have… Read more