Fourteen individuals were honoured on Thursday 9 May, in our latest round of honours and awards, for outstanding achievements and commitment to the dental profession.

Find out more about our Honours and Awards: bit.ly/4br3Yu6

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This year, numerous legislative changes and developments have occurred in employment law.

Find out which changes have been implemented and what is still to come in this British Dental Journal In Practice article: go.nature.com/3Kn6A0l

Scotland: We have helped develop PSD's new FAQs on maternity leave payment.

Access now: bit.ly/3UZby8l

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Dentistry on the doorstep in a General Election👇

“We can fix NHS dentistry if there’s the political will,” says Shawn Charlwood

“With proper funding and a decent contract, we could start down that road tomorrow.”
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Following their increased appeal and popularity, British Dental Journal investigates the current thinking on the effects of e-cigarettes on oral cancer risk.

Learn more here: go.nature.com/3PcHHqT

Did you know that we provide independent mediation services for all our members?

Find out more about the process here: bit.ly/3Ki0XjX

Pleased to see Wes Streeting repeat his pledge to meet with us the first Monday after the election - should Labour win - to begin negotiations on the NHS contract.

We need all parties to grasp the urgency here.

Without real and rapid reform this service won’t have a future.

Are you a dental care professional? We have a range of courses aimed at improving your career.

See what qualifications and CPD we offer: bit.ly/3UMITD7

Your BDA membership includes access to the British Dental Journal. Rely on British Dental Journal to stay up-to-date with ideas, opinions, developments and key issues in dentistry.
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We all have a responsibility to create an environment in which our team members and patients feel safe and respected.

Neema Naik shares the importance of creating an inclusive environment.

Read: bit.ly/4bjEIWI

Northern Ireland: DoH has issued MDS 759 and Statement of Dental Remuneration 2024. Our fees guide reflects these changes.

Members, check the guide now: bit.ly/3VbjLaM

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Richard Graham has been installed as our President for 2024/25.

Read his Presidential address: go.nature.com/4ayjlzy

Did you know that we provide independent mediation services for all our members?

Find out more about the process here: bit.ly/3K5W0KJ

There are a wealth of options available when choosing a path in dentistry.

Read Andrea Ogden's blog about options, first steps, and how we can support you here: bit.ly/4dGFsqr

Heartened to see contract reform at the forefront of emerging plans to save this service.

A system that puts Government targets before patient care is fuelling the crisis in NHS dentistry.

Any progress hinges on consigning it to history.

NHS dentistry is going to be on the ballot paper in this election.

The crisis in this service runs deep.

Every party, in every corner of the UK has a moral responsibility to set out a plan.

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