LDC meeting 7/4/25 minutes, Public Accounts Committee April 2025, Oral Health Promotion CDS course, BDA Benevolent Fund

LDC Meeting 7.4.25.

The report and recording link can be found here (login required)    

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          Public Accounts Committee April 2025: Fixing NHS Dentistry

                              Link to PAC fixing NHS dentistry.pdf

                 (Conclusions and Recommendations are on page 7)

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Oral Health Promotion for Dental Nurses           

CDS oral health promotion course open to external candidates. The aim of the course is to upskill DCPs in delivering oral hygiene and fluoride application training to other team members.                  Oral Health Promotion for Dental Nurses (3) April 2025.pdf

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        BDA Benevolent Fund

The BDA Benevolent Fund proactively supports the financial and emotional needs of dental students, dentists (including asylum seekers and refugee dentists), and their families. Free financial aid is available for those struggling to meet everyday essentials such as rent or mortgage payments, bills, food, and travel due to accident or illness, debt, or issues with work. Funding is also available for those looking to join or return to the GDC register as a dentist.

We also provide wellbeing assistance, including through the Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team resource — a comprehensive guide signposting free, confidential help available across the UK. You can access it at www.supportfordentalteams.org.

The charity is independent of the British Dental Association (BDA) and is funded by contributions from individuals, Local Dental Committees (LDCs), and companies linked to the dental profession. You do not need to be a BDA member to apply for assistance.

To learn more visit www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk or by calling 020 7486 4994 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm).

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Kind regards,

Clint Foreman

(Asst. Sec. Essex LDC)