NHS dentistry is at breaking point and this year’s NHS pay round is more important than ever. We need to make the case for appropriate uplifts on pay and contract expenses on your behalf. As part of the evidence gathering process for the BDA’s evidence submission to the DDRB, all associate and practice owner members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and a sample of … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Important – Survey launched to inform NHS dental contract reform
Dentists across England are being urged to take part in a new nationwide survey to support the government’s long-term dental reform programme. Open until 16 June 2025, the anonymous survey will gather information on the costs and pressure involved in running a dental practice. The results will help improve patient access to dental care, reform the dental contract and support … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals and skill mix
From the latest Primary Care Bulletin - Materials to help dental teams explain check-up recall intervals to patients and the different dental professionals they could be seen by are available to download from the Campaigns Resource Centre. NICE guidelines set out how patients should be seen for an oral check-up depending on their risk. This could be up to two years for … [Read more...]
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health bulletin – CDO webinar
Following an introduction from Jason Wong, we updated attendees on the provision of unscheduled dental care, the continuing work in the sphere of workforce skill mix and finally the new BREATHE wellbeing platform, which is available free of charge for all members of the dental team. Follow this link or use the QR code below to register for future webinars and stay up to date … [Read more...]
Important Information – Survey launched to inform NHS dental contract reform
Dentists across England are being urged to take part in a new nationwide survey to support the government’s long-term dental reform programme. Open until 16 June 2025, the anonymous survey will gather information on the costs and pressure involved in running a dental practice. The results will help improve patient access to dental care, reform the dental contract and support … [Read more...]
