David McColl retweeted
We @TheBDA stand alongside @ASHScotland in support of a measure under the Tobacco and Vapes Act coming into force this week, making it an offence to sell nicotine pouches to people under the age of 18.
Thanks @BBCRadioScot for having me on to discuss oral impacts of the pouches.
ASH Scotland and dental experts in Scotland welcome the law bringing in a ban on nicotine pouches sales to under 18s coming into force later this week.
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David McColl retweeted
Industry leaders accuse government of changing guidance “on a whim.”
Expanding the definition of ‘unhealthy food’ to include foods high in ‘natural’ sugars is entirely the right course.
‘Natural’ or ‘added’, the damage these products can do is the same. @TheBDA
David McColl retweeted
Food industry lobbyists claim new healthy eating rules will push up prices and hit investment,
They are concerned with the costs of compliance and reformulation.
They seem less interested in the costs their products impose on the NHS.
Our message in today's Times.
David McColl retweeted
As Jenna notes, it’s very hard to see why the next generation would ever choose to build a career in the NHS.
And that’s entirely the result of political choices.@TheBDA
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“My practice has five dentists and 99% of our 6,500 patients are NHS” says Jenna Murgatroyd.
“On some NHS treatments such as dentures or multiple fillings we don’t break even."
"I’m spending money to provide care."
The reality of NHS dental care in today's Sunday Times.
David McColl retweeted
"Dentists work incredibly hard to maintain the trust of their patients," says @eddiecrouch
"The evidence is clear the overwhelming majority are satisfied with the care they receive."
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David McColl retweeted
Dentistry: you won’t find happier graduates.
It’s testament to the quality of education delivered by our dental academics.
The challenges so many face post-graduation are largely preventable, many the direct result of choices made by governments. theguardian.com/education/20…
David McColl retweeted
"They may be registered in their own countries, but they're often not registered here, so they're actually carrying out dentistry illegally."
The pop-ups pushing dental tourism in UK hotels are often operating on the wrong side of the law.
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David McColl retweeted
Pleasure to speak to @CarolineNokes MP about our reliance on overseas-trained dentists.
Over 1/2 of new dentists have trained abroad & that’s soon expected to rise to 3/4.
But neither those trained in Manchester or Mumbai will want to work in an NHS system unless it's reformed.
David McColl retweeted
Quality dental education requires appropriate staff-to-student ratios, particularly when students are developing clinical skills and treating patients.
Safe, sustainable teaching capacity must be part of future workforce planning.
Thanks for your support @CatherineWest1 MP.
David McColl retweeted
Dental education relies on experienced clinical teachers to support students delivering patient care. @JayneKirkham4 MP thank you for stopping by and backing our academics.
David McColl retweeted
As discussed with @Matthew_Patrick
MP at our drop-in today, investment in dental academics is investment in the future of dentistry.
Actions for Government: improve recruitment & retention, and give @ukdentalschools resources they need to train the dentists of tomorrow. @TheBDA
David McColl retweeted
The future of dentistry depends on the people who teach the next generation.
Thanks to MPs @llinos_medi and @AnnBremenda for dropping by to discuss growing pressures on the dental academic workforce, retention and capacity in Wales. 🦷🏴
David McColl retweeted
We can’t end the dental crisis without enough academics to train the dentists of the future.
Pleasure to see you @RachaelMaskell MP - thanks for continuing to speak up for the millions unable to access dental care & the dentists who against all odds continue to provide NHS care
David McColl retweeted
Thank you to @SteveDarlingMP for backing academics today for the dentists of tomorrow.
Sustainable dental education and requires sustainable staffing and resources.
Looking forward to discussing NHS dentistry in more detail soon.
David McColl retweeted
A new school at @uniofeastanglia presents an important opportunity but it's important that we face the workforce realities in academia.
Dental academia needs proper investment to support the planned expansion.
Thanks for your continued support @jamesowild MP.
David McColl retweeted
If UK governments don’t value today’s dental academics, there is simply no way of training tomorrow’s dentists.
Training more dentists hinges on Ministers making the right calls here.
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David McColl retweeted
When we lifted the lid on the scale of this problem in 2022 we never expected the sheer volume of stories.
But demand has surged.
The industry has innovated.
And UK watchdogs have yet to step up
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"I nearly died. Don't do it."
A heart-breaking warning from Martyn Kurrant.
Patients can pay a high price to pay for cheap treatment, when they lose out on continuity of care, strong communication and clear rights of redress.
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David McColl retweeted
"I nearly died. Don't do it."
A heart-breaking warning from Martyn Kurrant.
Patients can pay a high price to pay for cheap treatment, when they lose out on continuity of care, strong communication and clear rights of redress.
itv.com/thismorning/articles…
David McColl retweeted
Pleased to make the case for NHS dentistry at the launch of @HealthAPPG report on primary care.
In opposition, we heard welcome promises from Labour.
Two years on, we are still waiting.
To end the crisis this new administration must act with urgency and ambition.
