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Autumn budget 2025: what it means for dentistry

The UK government released the autumn budget today, with the freeze on income tax thresholds extended and changes to salary…

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Sugar tax extended to packaged milkshakes and lattes

Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the sugar tax in the UK, it has been…

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Annual Retention Fee increase confirmed for 2026 by GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be increased for both dentists and…

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Pay uplift for NHS dentists dubbed ‘unsustainable’

An overall contract uplift of 3.55% has been confirmed for NHS dentists in England, which experts have deemed a ‘real-terms…

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NHS 10-Year Health Plan: therapy-led reform and graduate tie-in confirmed 

The government has unveiled its 10-Year Health Plan, detailing major reforms of the NHS – here’s every change that affects…

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New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces

The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without…

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‘A slap in the face’ – NHS dental charges to increase

The announcement that NHS dental charges will increase from April 2024 has met with criticism from the dental profession. From…

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March Budget 2024 – what does it mean for dentistry?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the budget for 2024 – here’s everything that dental professionals need to know. Jeremy Hunt…

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NHS dental recovery plan – what does it say?

Details of the long-awaited NHS dental recovery plan have been released – here’s all you need to know so far. …

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Smile Direct Club shuts down following bankruptcy

Smile Direct Club has shut down weeks after filing for bankruptcy, it has been revealed. The direct-to-consumer aligner company announced…

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Autumn statement 2023 – what does it mean for dentistry?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the government’s tax and spending plans in his autumn statement – we explore what this…

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Increase smoking age by one year every year, says Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering anti-smoking measures that would effectively ban the next generation from buying cigarettes.  Speaking at…

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Smile Direct Club files for bankruptcy

Teledentistry aligner company Smile Direct Club has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it has announced. In its petition, it listed…

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Interest rates held at 5.25% – what does this mean for dentistry?

The Bank of England has announced that there will be no change to interest rates – but what does this…

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