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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 dentistry recovery plan – what does it say?
Details of the long-awaited NHS dentistry 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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