17th September 2021
COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ setting out plans for autumn and winter 2021/22 in England.
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16th September 2021
BDIA Dental Showcase 2022
After two years filled with unique challenges, BDIA Dental Showcase returns to reunite the dental community and provide you with more to see, learn and discover than ever before.
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16th September 2021
Prioritising children for dental recall
Sara Hurley and Simo Kenny have issued an update to the profession today with the latest advice and guidance on children’s oral health and paediatric dentistry.
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15th September 2021
To isolate or not to isolate
A recent BAPD news update raises the question of whether a fully vaccinated team member needs to self-isolate or not should a household member test positive for Covid especially for those who are in fully private practice.
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14th September 2021
Ending furlough
The Furlough Scheme (also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) ends on 30 September 2021. Claims for September must be submitted by 14 October 2021 and any amendments must be made by 28 October 2021. ACAS have recently updated their Furlough advice page to include details of what happens when a furlough agreement ends.
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8th September 2021
Update from HMRC
Yesterday the government announced tax changes to fund £12 billion a year to be spent on the NHS and social care across the UK.
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31st August 2021
NHS dentistry and oral health update: 31 August 2021
Ed Waller and Jason Wong have issued an update to the profession today.
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24th August 2021
GDPR: Letter from the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)
Some businesses have received a letter from the ICO asking for a registration fee of £40. We have been asked whether or not the letter is genuine and whether a business needs to pay.
20th August 2021
Health and wellbeing resources for dental teams
Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team is a document which brings together many of the key resources which dental team members can use for their health and wellbeing. It has been created for all dental team members, including students and non-clinical roles. The document can be found online, please do share it with your colleagues, teams and friends.
18th August 2021
Guidance on staff and student self-isolation and return to work
The NHS has issued guidance around the expectation of staff isolation post 16th August, this applies to contractor groups such as NHS primary care dental teams.
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11th August 2021
Dental care professional CPD statements due by 28 August
The renewal period for dental care professionals closed on 31 July. Those who have not yet made a CPD statement are reminded to complete this important step to ensure continued registration.
10th August 2021
Priority Actions - Working safely during coronavirus
The UK is back open, but unfortunately, the coronavirus is still around, and there are still some rules that you need to comply with to keep your customers and staff safe.
6th August 2021
New COVID-19 research starting in September
The GDC are currently commissioning new research to understand the ongoing and emerging impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals and practices across the UK. This new study will build on the research findings published in December 2020, and is due to start in September.
4th August 2021
CDO Scotland appoints three new Deputy Chief Dental Officers
The Chief Dental Officer for Scotland has announced the appointments of three new Deputy Chief Dental Officers in Scotland.
3rd August 2021
Faculty of General Dental Practice UK separates from the Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP UK) has completed its separation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) to join the new College of General Dentistry, realising the ultimate ambition of its founding members to establish an independent college for general dental practice.
2nd August 2021
Starting a new year of CPD for 2021-2022
Your 2020-2021 CPD cycle has now come to an end. The GDC requests that you submit a statement by 28th August 2021, if you have not already done so. Here are some simple steps to help you when starting your new year of CPD:
30th July 2021
New NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard
Amanda Pritchard has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of NHS England. As NHS chief executive, she will be responsible for an annual budget of more than £130 billion while ensuring that everyone in the country receives high quality care.
29th July 2021
Dental professional nominations for national honours
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) is currently seeking nominations from across the oral health sector for recognition in the national honours system.
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27th July 2021
A further update from Sara Hurley and Ed Waller
Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England and Ed Waller Director of Primary Care NHS England write a further update including information on staff isolation.
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26th July 2021
Work and financial support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Latest government guidance for employees if you are self-employed but getting less or no work or if you are employed but cannot work.