‘We cannot go on as we are’: More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that urgent, radical action is needed to save health service dentistry from a ‘death spiral’. In an open letter to Peter May, Department of Health permanent secretary, the signatories have asked what the department’s plan is to ensure the … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of Northern Irish health service dentistry. The association said that it expects an accelerated exodus from the ‘shrinking’ health service if these conditions are not met. Ciara Gallagher is chair of the British Dental Association’s Northern Ireland Dental Practice … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) claims the My Waiting Times NI portal, intended to provide an estimate of hospital wait times in Northern Ireland, is ‘unhelpful and misleading’. The My Waiting Times NI portal was launched by the Department of Health in May. It aims to enable patients to check how long they are likely … Continued
General dental practitioners and their staff are eligible for £500 payments in Northern Ireland. This was confirmed last week by the country’s health minister, Robin Swann, in response to numerous queries from the profession and the British Dental Association (BDA). However, those at dental school missed out on a special recognition payment of £2,000 put aside … Continued
Patients have ‘lied’ about their positive COVID-19 test to get a dental appointment, a leading figure has said. Belfast Live report that Richard Graham – BDA Northern Ireland’s dental practice committee chair – has urged patients to be honest when booking dental visits. He said that some practices have found that patients have been withholding information on their … Continued
The Minister of Health for Northern Ireland has responded to the profession after it voiced disappointment over pay decisions. Robin Swann has written to the British Dental Association NI (BDA) after it slammed the government for failing to introduce a proposed rate for additional hours. In November, the government passed a temporary regional rate for additional … 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
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