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Peter Crooks

@crooks_peter

Deputy Chair of the BDA Principal Executive Committee and its NI representative. All views expressed are my own but each one reveals a little bit more

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🦷Bleaching agents at 120 times legal strength. 🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys. 🦷Training delivered over social media. Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🦷Bleaching agents at 120 times legal strength.

🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys.  

🦷Training delivered over social media. 

Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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A study to review the true cost to practices of providing Health Service dentistry in the General Dental Services (GDS) is set to get underway imminently. Find out more: bda.org/news-and-opini…

A study to review the true cost to practices of providing Health Service dentistry in the General Dental Services (GDS) is set to get underway imminently. 
 
Find out more: bda.org/news-and-opini…
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Looking for your next role? BDJ Jobs is where opportunities happen! With applications up 28% this year & 1.1 million annual page views, they’re connecting more dental professionals with their dream jobs than ever before. Make your next move: bdjjobs.com/?utm_medium=so…

Looking for your next role?   
  
BDJ Jobs is where opportunities happen! With applications up 28% this year & 1.1 million annual page views, they’re connecting more dental professionals with their dream jobs than ever before.   
  
Make your next move: bdjjobs.com/?utm_medium=so…
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New ARF levels: šŸ“ˆ Ā£698 for dentists - up 12.4% šŸ“ˆĀ£108 for DCPs - up 12.5% Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care. Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.

New ARF levels:

šŸ“ˆ Ā£698 for dentists - up 12.4%

šŸ“ˆĀ£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%

Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.

Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
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ā€œEarly detection can save lives and result in a better prognosis [for head and neck cancer].ā€ Valuable information from Prof Gerry McKenna BDA

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Three times this dentist needed help. Each time, Chris was there – offering honest advice, expert knowledge, and full support. Being a member means knowing we’re here for you whenever you need us. Join today: bda.org/become-a-bda-m…

Three times this dentist needed help.

Each time, Chris was there – offering honest advice, expert knowledge, and full support.

Being a member means knowing we’re here for you whenever you need us.

Join today: bda.org/become-a-bda-m…
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Pledges of reform are very welcome. But to bring NHS dentistry back from the brink they must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.

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ā€œEarly detection can save lives and result in a better prognosis [for head and neck cancer].ā€ Valuable information from Prof Gerry McKenna BDA

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Government is preparing to extend the sugar levy and include milkshakes. Good. We'd be delighted if this policy doesn't raise a penny. When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate. Sign here if you agree you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make…

Government is preparing to extend the sugar levy and include milkshakes.

Good.

We'd be delighted if this policy doesn't raise a penny.

When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate.

Sign here if you agree you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make…
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Heading to a face to face meeting with the DDRB with a fantastic team of BDA reps from across the UK, lobbying for a pay uplift recommendation for NHS dentists which will stabilise the service for patients and stop its decline. Ciara Gallagher Shiv Pabary

Heading to a face to face meeting with the DDRB with a fantastic team of <a href="/TheBDA/">BDA</a> reps from across the UK, lobbying for a pay uplift recommendation for NHS dentists which will stabilise the service for patients and stop its decline. <a href="/CiaraGallGall/">Ciara Gallagher</a> <a href="/ShivPabary/">Shiv Pabary</a>
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Work can throw up challenges you didn’t expect. When it does, having the right support makes all the difference. That’s what membership gives you. Become a member today. bda.org/become-a-bda-m…

Work can throw up challenges you didn’t expect.

When it does, having the right support makes all the difference. That’s what membership gives you.

Become a member today. bda.org/become-a-bda-m…
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Why wouldn’t any UK dentist want to join their colleagues in their professional Association? This member’s quote says it all.

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Voting in this year’s board election closes in two weeks. Make sure your voice counts - return your ballot form today. Voting ends at noon on Friday 5 December. bda.org/elections/?utm…

Voting in this year’s board election closes in two weeks. 

Make sure your voice counts - return your ballot form today. Voting ends at noon on Friday 5 December.

bda.org/elections/?utm…
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The renewals process is open until 31 December 2025. Don’t leave it to the last minute. Renew today to avoid any disruption to your practice. Share this news to remind colleagues: bda.org/news-and-opini…

The renewals process is open until 31 December 2025.

Don’t leave it to the last minute. Renew today to avoid any disruption to your practice.

Share this news to remind colleagues: bda.org/news-and-opini…
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Time’s running out - renew your GDC registration before 31 December 2025. Don’t start 2026 with a panic. Renew today. Help spread the word: bda.org/news-and-opini…

Time’s running out - renew your GDC registration before 31 December 2025.

Don’t start 2026 with a panic. Renew today.

Help spread the word: bda.org/news-and-opini…
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One call. Expert advice. Peace of mind. That’s what Amit found when things got tough. Discover his story and share it with your network. Someone might need this support today: bda.org/advice/1-2-1-a…

One call. Expert advice. Peace of mind.

That’s what Amit found when things got tough.

Discover his story and share it with your network. Someone might need this support today: bda.org/advice/1-2-1-a…
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ā€œThere are so many clinical cases where we are making a loss,ā€ says Vijay Sudra. These latest tweaks to a failed contract are a step in the right direction. But we need fundamental reform, underpinned by sustainable investment. bda.org/news-and-opini…

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"The BDA have had the patience of saints" says Wes Streeting. Our mission is to defend our members & improve the oral health of the nation. The attitude we've adopted reflects the gravity of challenges we face on both fronts. We'll keep fighting for the change millions need.