http://www.dental-prof.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/mission-to-mexico/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/mission-to-mexico/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:02 +0000 ADA News Today tag:www.ada.org://eb4d549df1e0fd9619da6019db800535 http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/mission-to-mexico/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/dr-hutter-named-dean-of-boston-university-dental-school/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/dr-hutter-named-dean-of-boston-university-dental-school/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:02 +0000 ADA News Today tag:www.ada.org://0d0fad5fc9ba2458571ca75830b0c86c http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/dr-hutter-named-dean-of-boston-university-dental-school/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/nih-conference-on-management-of-hepatitis-b-slated-for-october/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/nih-conference-on-management-of-hepatitis-b-slated-for-october/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:02 +0000 ADA News Today tag:www.ada.org://125f5697d892278d4d6be0d8d59b012b http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/nih-conference-on-management-of-hepatitis-b-slated-for-october/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/ada-supports-school-nurses-as-health-care-navigators/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/ada-supports-school-nurses-as-health-care-navigators/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:01 +0000 ADA News Today tag:www.ada.org://9dfe13c47019928ffb0cc7cb20d061e9 http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/28/ada-supports-school-nurses-as-health-care-navigators/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/eu-law-makes-dental-tourism-easier-2/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/eu-law-makes-dental-tourism-easier-2/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:57:46 +0000 Dentistry Editorial Team http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=1451 />
/>According to EU health commissioner Androula Vassiliou, British consumers may soon be able to visit another European country for dental treatment and claim the cost of the treatment from the NHS.
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/>Ms Vassillou promised the controversial proposal on cross-border healthcare would be discussed when she was made Health Commissioner for the European Parliament earlier this year.
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/>At the time she said: ‘It is estimated that only 1% of patients leave their country for healthcare abroad. That is not an amount that will put national health systems in danger.’
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/>Dentistry abroad is already frequently cheaper than private treatment in the UK, but the latest move is set to make it even more inexpensive.
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/>It will not, however, cover cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening.
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/>A recent report by the NHS Information Centre found that the number of people being treated by NHS dentists fell by 1.1 million between 2006/07 and 2007/08.
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/>According to EU health commissioner Androula Vassiliou, British consumers may soon be able to visit another European country for dental treatment and claim the cost of the treatment from the NHS.
/>
/>Ms Vassillou promised the controversial proposal on cross-border healthcare would be discussed when she was made Health Commissioner for the European Parliament earlier this year.
/>
/>At the time she said: ‘It is estimated that only 1% of patients leave their country for healthcare abroad. That is not an amount that will put national health systems in danger.’
/>
/>Dentistry abroad is already frequently cheaper than private treatment in the UK, but the latest move is set to make it even more inexpensive.
/>
/>It will not, however, cover cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening.
/>
/>A recent report by the NHS Information Centre found that the number of people being treated by NHS dentists fell by 1.1 million between 2006/07 and 2007/08.
/> ]]> http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/eu-law-makes-dental-tourism-easier/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards-2/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards-2/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:41:39 +0000 Dentistry Editorial Team http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=1450
Olympic athlete-turned-television-personality Kriss Akabusi will take the stage on 12 December to compere the event, adding his exuberant personality and infectious laughter to proceedings. 

The announcement of Kriss Akabusi is particularly topical with Team GB doing so well at the Beijing Olympics!
/>   
/>Kriss's enthusiasm and attention to 'focus, innovation and teamwork' (FIT) when giving motivational speeches fit perfectly with the ethos of The Dentistry Awards.

Bringing together more than 600 people from all over the country, the awards celebrate passion, commitment and success throughout the dental profession.
/> 
/>So the question is, when can we expect to receive your entry?

The competition splits the UK into nine regions, with four award categories to choose from. The winners from each region then compete for the coveted UK overall prize in each category.
/> 
/>With three weeks to go until the deadline to enter – 17 September – why not remind yourself of the different categories just waiting for you to enter. Which one catches your eye?
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/>♦ Best Practice             ♦ Best Team                   ♦ Best Young Dentist
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/>NEW FOR 2008 – The UK Outstanding Achievement Award
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/>Having listened to your feedback, we are thrilled to launch this brand new category.

The award acknowledges outstanding contribution during the calendar year of 2008, and will be judged independently of the regions resulting in a UK overall winner.
/> 
/>Please visit www.dentistry.co.uk/awards2008 for full details of the categories and entry hints and tips, or call us on 01923 851734 for an entry form.
/> 
/>Please let us know that you are entering by calling us on 0800 371652 to register your details as soon as possible to that we can look out for your entry in the post. ]]> http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards-2/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:41:39 +0000 Dentistry Editorial Team http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards/
Olympic athlete-turned-television-personality Kriss Akabusi will take the stage on 12 December to compere the event, adding his exuberant personality and infectious laughter to proceedings. 

The announcement of Kriss Akabusi is particularly topical with Team GB doing so well at the Beijing Olympics!
/>   
/>Kriss's enthusiasm and attention to 'focus, innovation and teamwork' (FIT) when giving motivational speeches fit perfectly with the ethos of The Dentistry Awards.

Bringing together more than 600 people from all over the country, the awards celebrate passion, commitment and success throughout the dental profession.
/> 
/>So the question is, when can we expect to receive your entry?

The competition splits the UK into nine regions, with four award categories to choose from. The winners from each region then compete for the coveted UK overall prize in each category.
/> 
/>With three weeks to go until the deadline to enter – 17 September – why not remind yourself of the different categories just waiting for you to enter. Which one catches your eye?
/> 
/>♦ Best Practice             ♦ Best Team                   ♦ Best Young Dentist
/> 
/>NEW FOR 2008 – The UK Outstanding Achievement Award
/>
/>Having listened to your feedback, we are thrilled to launch this brand new category.

The award acknowledges outstanding contribution during the calendar year of 2008, and will be judged independently of the regions resulting in a UK overall winner.
/> 
/>Please visit www.dentistry.co.uk/awards2008 for full details of the categories and entry hints and tips, or call us on 01923 851734 for an entry form.
/> 
/>Please let us know that you are entering by calling us on 0800 371652 to register your details as soon as possible to that we can look out for your entry in the post. ]]> http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/olympic-fever-hits-the-dentistry-awards/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract-2/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract-2/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:17:16 +0000 Dentistry Editorial Team http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=1449
NHS dentists and their patients still face significant problems two years after the introduction of the new contract in April 2006.

That's according to reports by the NHS Information Centre.
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/>They show that more than one million fewer patients in England have been able to access NHS dentistry since the introduction of a new contract for dentists and patient charges in April 2006.
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/>The number of patients accessing NHS dentistry in England in the 24 months prior to 31 March 2008 was 27,049,000, compared to 28,145,000 in the 24 months prior to 31 March 2006.
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/>The reports also appear to highlight changes to the type of treatments patients are receiving.
/>
/>Susie Sanderson, chair of the BDA’s Executive Board, said: ‘These reports provide further evidence of the persisting problems with the 2006 NHS dental reforms. More than a million people have now lost access to NHS dental care.
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/>‘Those that are able to access care are confronted with a system that discourages modern, preventive care by placing targets, rather than patients, at its heart.
/>
/>‘This is difficult for dentists, who want to focus on providing the best possible care for their patients.
/>
/>‘The apparent change in treatment patterns is also of concern and requires further investigation so that the impact of the new contract is fully understood. Such an investigation was recommended by MPs last month in the report of the Health Select Committee.
/>
/>‘The Government must take note of what these reports, patients and the profession and even the Health Select Committee have told them and act to resolve the issues facing NHS dentistry in England and Wales.
/>
/>‘It is also important that primary care trusts and dentists are properly resourced and supported to ensure the commissioning work they are doing is effective and meets patients’ needs.’
/> ]]> http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract-2/feed/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract/ http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:17:16 +0000 Dentistry Editorial Team http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract/
NHS dentists and their patients still face significant problems two years after the introduction of the new contract in April 2006.

That's according to reports by the NHS Information Centre.
/>
/>They show that more than one million fewer patients in England have been able to access NHS dentistry since the introduction of a new contract for dentists and patient charges in April 2006.
/>
/>The number of patients accessing NHS dentistry in England in the 24 months prior to 31 March 2008 was 27,049,000, compared to 28,145,000 in the 24 months prior to 31 March 2006.
/>
/>The reports also appear to highlight changes to the type of treatments patients are receiving.
/>
/>Susie Sanderson, chair of the BDA’s Executive Board, said: ‘These reports provide further evidence of the persisting problems with the 2006 NHS dental reforms. More than a million people have now lost access to NHS dental care.
/>
/>‘Those that are able to access care are confronted with a system that discourages modern, preventive care by placing targets, rather than patients, at its heart.
/>
/>‘This is difficult for dentists, who want to focus on providing the best possible care for their patients.
/>
/>‘The apparent change in treatment patterns is also of concern and requires further investigation so that the impact of the new contract is fully understood. Such an investigation was recommended by MPs last month in the report of the Health Select Committee.
/>
/>‘The Government must take note of what these reports, patients and the profession and even the Health Select Committee have told them and act to resolve the issues facing NHS dentistry in England and Wales.
/>
/>‘It is also important that primary care trusts and dentists are properly resourced and supported to ensure the commissioning work they are doing is effective and meets patients’ needs.’
/> ]]> http://www.dental-prof.com/2008/08/27/problems-continue-two-years-on-from-new-dental-contract/feed/