As a follow on from my post on direct access for dental hygienists http://www.alunrees.com/blog/hygienists-call-for-direct-access comes this piece from Nufar Kiryati, I realise it’s from Canada but “The times they are a changin’“. Dental hygienists teaming up with other health care professionals Dr. Alfred Fones, a dentist from Bridgeport, Connecticut who founded the dental hygiene professionContinue reading “Dental hygienists teaming up with other health care professionals”
Category Archives: Dentistry
Speak up on DFT application process, BDA urges dental students
09 March 2012 Speak up on DFT application process, BDA urges dental students The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a survey of dental students involved in this year’s round of applications for Dental Foundation Training (DFT) places. The research will put together a full picture of the experiences of final-year student BDA members thatContinue reading “Speak up on DFT application process, BDA urges dental students”
Dental Hygienists call for Direct Access.
An open letter to the profession from a group of dental hygienists makes a well argued case for direct access and is worth a read and some thought. Dear Sir, RE: Direct Line Lack of Assurance1 As active members of a group of like-minded dental care professionals campaigning for the establishment of Direct Access (DA)Continue reading “Dental Hygienists call for Direct Access.”
Most dentists not ready for compulsory EPCs…say Frank Taylor Associates
More TLAs….. Here’s a link to the FTA blog. The majority of those dentists who are looking to sell their dental practices in 2012 are not ready for new legislation in regard to EPCs according to Andy Acton of Frank Taylor and Associates and Phil McCabe of the Forum of Private Business. The new changesContinue reading “Most dentists not ready for compulsory EPCs…say Frank Taylor Associates”
Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first
From BBC website makes me wonder where this technology is taking us and its possible use in “routine” restorative dentistry Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first. A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman’s face in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind. The transplantContinue reading “Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first”
Sugar tax needed, say US experts
From the BBC. Sugar is as damaging and addictive as alcohol or tobacco and should be regulated, claim US health experts. According to a University of California team, new policies such as taxes are needed to control soaring consumption of sugar and sweeteners. Prof Robert Lustig argues in the journal Nature for major shifts inContinue reading “Sugar tax needed, say US experts”
Care Quality Commission: a case study in poor regulation – an MP agrees
From Steve Barclay’s blog, Steve is the Conservative MP for NE Cambridgeshire. Yesterday’s Public Accounts Committee hearing was on the Care Quality Commission, the regulator for the National Health Service set up in April 2009 bringing three predecessor organisations together: the Healthcare Commission, the Commission for Social Care Inspection and the Mental Health Act Commission. Continue reading “Care Quality Commission: a case study in poor regulation – an MP agrees”
Ever wondered what Bridge2Aid does?
I met Jem Patel of JSP at Manchester Airport Hilton on Thursday where we were both part of the BKH meeting. He was telling me about the film that he has produced for Bridge2Aid about what actually goes on in Tanzania. I recommend it to you and hope that it might well encourage you toContinue reading “Ever wondered what Bridge2Aid does?”
GDC updates advertising regulations
The General Dental Council has updated its rules on advertising, I wonder how many websites will need to be amended to comply? Please don’t shoot the messenger. http://www.gdc-uk.org/Dentalprofessionals/Standards/Pages/Ethical-advertising.aspx EFFECTIVE FROM 1 MARCH 2012 Guidance on ethical advertising All information or publicity material regarding dental services should be legal, decent, honest and truthful. Advertising by dentalContinue reading “GDC updates advertising regulations”
Exciting Opportunities in Mwanza!
From those great people at Bridge2Aid Exciting Opportunities in Mwanza! As you may know, we run a Dental Clinic in Mwanza, Hope Dental Centre (HDC). The profits of the Clinic help to fund the work we do in training medical officers in Emergency Dentistry in Tanzania. It’s becoming very clear early into this new yearContinue reading “Exciting Opportunities in Mwanza!”
The Incisal Edge 