The dental profession has criticised the government for its ‘despicable’ treatment after failing to introduce a proposed rate for additional hours. The British Dental Association (BDA) has written to Mr Robin Swann, the minister of health for Northern Ireland, slamming the government for its treatment of CDS. Last month, the government passed a temporary regional rate … Continued
Mouth cancer referrals in Northern Ireland have fallen by more than one third since the start of the pandemic. Oral Health Foundation data reveals that oral cancer referrals have reduced by 36% since COVID-19 hit Northern Ireland. The figure stands at 33% for the whole of the UK. As a result, the charity is calling for quick action surrounding … Continued
Dentists are seeking clarity on a number of ‘crucial issues’ faced by the profession in Northern Ireland as COVID-19 chaos continues. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on an improved strategic approach, which it argues is needed ‘more than ever’. In a letter to the Northern Ireland Assembly, it draws attention to the plethora of … Continued
Up to 100,000 of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable patients could be left without care, the BDA has warned. The association says 80 out of the 350 practices scattered across the country are financially vulnerable. This is according to a report by News Letter. Richard Graham is chair of the BDA’s Northern Ireland dental practice committee. … Continued
The Financial Support Scheme will continue for dentists in Northern Ireland until the end of the year, it has been confirmed. Michael O’Neill, the acting director of general healthcare policy, this week announced that the scheme will continue for another month. Additionally, for this November – December payment cycle, the abatement factor will not apply. … Continued
The chief dental officers across the four nations have released a joint letter as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The CDOs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out to the profession amidst new restrictions and measures. The letter – signed by CDO for Northern Ireland, Michael Donaldson – acknowledges that teams … Continued
Northern Ireland’s minister for the economy has responded to fresh pleas for financial support from the dental profession. The British Dental Association (BDA) wrote a letter to the government calling for a grant scheme to offset lost income from private dentistry. But it states it is ‘bitterly disappointed’ after receiving a response from Northern Ireland’s minister … Continued
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