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The BDA’s countdown to the publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s report of its inquiry into dentistry continues today with a blog on the issue of direct patient access to dental care professionals by BDA Executive Board Chair Dr Susie Sanderson.
Date: 11/05/2012
The British Dental Association’s Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee presented evidence to the Stormont Health Assembly Committee to reiterate its concerns about the proposed cuts to the dental budget undermining oral health improvements in the country.
Ballot papers for the British Dental Association’s new Principal Executive Committee candidates are being sent out across the UK, giving members the opportunity to vote for both constituency and UK-wide representatives. Members are urged to look out for the papers, which will be landing on door steps any day now.
Date: 10/05/2012
BDA Northern Ireland representatives have been asked to give oral evidence to the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Health Committee regarding funding for dental services at its next meeting on 2 May 2012.
Date: 02/05/2012
The pay award commencing April 2011 of 0.5 per cent is due to be implemented on 17 May 2012. A handy HS fees guide will be enclosed in BDA News May edition, due on doorsteps Saturday, 5 May 2012. The uplift will be backdated to April 2011.
Date: 23/04/2012
British Dental Association representatives attended a stakeholder meeting in March at the European Commission in Brussels to discuss a draft report which offers policy options for the Commission to consider to reduce mercury pollution.
Date: 12/04/2012
The next Branch event 'Facing the Challenge' is on 2 October 2012 from 7-9pm at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast. This session will offer members an insight into different ways to maximise patient retention, minimise downtime in chair and will look at ways to increase earnings per hour.
Date: 05/04/2012
The devolved nations were the subject of dentistry news at the beginning and end of the month with BDA comment featuring significantly in two headlining stories.
Date: 02/04/2012
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, has written to the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee noting the dissatisfaction felt by dentists with regard to the 0.5 per cent uplift.
Date: 22/03/2012
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