During the past few weeks there has been a great deal of publicity and debate about changes to NHS pensions that came into force on November 7th. The BDA have been in discussion with the Department of Health and have issued some advice for members here. Alan Suggett from accountants UNW has produced an excellentContinue reading “NHS Pension Confusion – some clarification”
Category Archives: Dentistry
Good news for orthodontists?
From Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/236859.php Teeth Crowded In Seniors The size of our jaws decreases with age. This is shown in a unique study from the Faculty of Dentistry at Malmö University that followed a cohort of dentists throughout their adult lives. The unique study started in 1949. Plaster molds were made of the jawsContinue reading “Good news for orthodontists?”
CQC A letter to The Times
Published in The Times today. Well done Andrew. Dear Sir, For the Care Quality Commission to blame chasing of paperwork targets for the sad state of affairs in hospitals is brazen indeed, as it is the CQC, along with Primary Care Trusts and other “governance” and “compliance” organisations which have enforced the burdensome paperwork loadContinue reading “CQC A letter to The Times”
Fair Comment – Stephen Hancocks on the OFT investigation into UK dentistry
I always look forward to reading Stephen Hancock’s editorials in the British Dental Journal – I think his comments on the OFT investigation in the current journal bear repeating. BDA members can read his thoughts here. Editorial British Dental Journal 211, 303 (2011) Published online: 7 October 2011 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.824 Fair comment Stephen Hancocks, OBEContinue reading “Fair Comment – Stephen Hancocks on the OFT investigation into UK dentistry”
Associates, Incorporation and the NHS Pension Scheme
This important update is from Thomas Dickson of Essential Money Dear Alun We know that many associates have been encouraged to incorporate over the last couple of years. However one of the main disadvantages was that we were pretty sure this was going to affect eligibility for the NHS pension. The Department of Health haveContinue reading “Associates, Incorporation and the NHS Pension Scheme”
From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #3 – “Practice Plan ‘blossoms’ with new acquisition”
Practice Plan ‘blossoms’ with new acquisition from Dentistry.co.uk 4th Oct 2011 Full report here Practice Plan has announced the acquisition of two businesses – Isoplan, a plan provider with a presence across the UK and in particular Scotland, and Medenta, the market leader in dental patient finance. The company – which provides practice-branded dental membershipContinue reading “From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #3 – “Practice Plan ‘blossoms’ with new acquisition””
From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #2 – “Report further evidence of financial pressures on dentists”, says BDA
PR73.11 5 October 2011 Report further evidence of financial pressures on dentists, says BDA New figures published by the NHS Information Centre today show a fall in dentists’ average taxable income of 5.2 per cent in 2009-10 compared with 2008-09. The average taxable income for all self-employed primary care dentists in England and Wales inContinue reading “From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #2 – “Report further evidence of financial pressures on dentists”, says BDA”
From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #1 Dental Protection welcomes change in whitening regulations.
Tooth Whitening 22 September 2011 Tooth whitening update Dental Protection welcomes the proposed amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive, which brings future changes to UK legislation one step closer. The European Council has adopted a directive on tooth whitening, which strengthens consumer protection whilst allowing dentists to legally supply products for tooth whitening, which releaseContinue reading “From The Newsdesk – 05.10.2011 – #1 Dental Protection welcomes change in whitening regulations.”
If you’re heading to BDTA Dental Showcase #2 Bridge2Aid
Are you planning to attend the BDTA Showcase this year? We’re throwing a party on Friday 21st October 2011 at the NEC Birmingham, the same location as the BDTA Showcase! The evening will include a Vegas Style Casino, a Live band, DJ, buffet dinner and drinks. Tickets are £25 andContinue reading “If you’re heading to BDTA Dental Showcase #2 Bridge2Aid”
If you’re heading to BDTA Dental Showcase #1 Dentaid
‘Instrument Amnesty’ returns to Showcase Do you have any hand instruments you no longer use? In order to address the need for dental instruments in developing countries, the BDTA is pleased to announce that the instrument amnesty will be returning to Showcase 2011. The BDTA is linking up with Dentaid, the dental charity striving toContinue reading “If you’re heading to BDTA Dental Showcase #1 Dentaid”
The Incisal Edge 