Points of view

I recently joined 20 or so dentists from the Basingstoke area at an NHS Viewpoint seminar. The Denplan organised event was held for delegates to learn more about the schemes currently being trialled in the NHS pilots. It was one in a series of events being held across the country which encourages non-Denplan dentists to learn more about what could be appearing in the next NHS contract. Those in attendance earned two hours of verifiable CPD and were treated to formal presentations as well as a practical interaction session with Septodont.

Angela Beale, Denplan’s area manager, began proceedings with a brief talk dispelling some of the myths around being a Denplan dentist. Perhaps the most important thing she stressed was that private dentistry was not an all or nothing decision. Most Denplan practices are actually mixed practices, with some dentistry being NHS and some being private. Offering Denplan was not necessarily a complete break with the NHS, and it could be a gradual transition which increases the treatment options available to patients.