NHS in crisis

Nearly one third of local dental budgets unspent, data suggests

New analysis shows that nearly one third of local dental budgets are going unspent in some areas of England. According…

NHS in crisis

‘Excruciating neglect’ – Scottish government to debate NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has welcomed the announcement that NHS dentistry will be debated in the Scottish Parliament.…

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International dentists could practise without passing overseas registration exam

Plans to allow dentists from abroad to work in the UK without taking the overseas registration exam (ORE) are being…

Dentistry

The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan

Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…

Dentistry

NHS LGBT inclusivity scheme axed due to ‘lack of funding’

The government has reportedly defunded the NHS Rainbow Badge Partnership, a scheme aiming to foster LGBT inclusivity in healthcare settings.…

Dentistry

BDA slams ‘offensive’ claims that immigrants exacerbate the NHS dentistry crisis

The BDA says it is ‘appalled’ at claims from politicians that the NHS dentistry crisis is being worsened by immigrants.…

Dentistry

Rishi Sunak visits dental practice – and it is not accepting new NHS adult patients

Prime minister Rishi Sunak visited a practice following the announcement of the new dental recovery plan – but it is…

Dentistry

‘The crisis will remain a burning issue’ – experts respond to the NHS dental recovery plan

Key figures in the UK dental profession have shared their thoughts on the recently-released NHS dental recovery plan. The government’s…

Dentistry

Labour says it would reform NHS dental contract within days of taking office

Wes Streeting has said Labour would reform dentistry’s NHS contract within days if the party was elected. The shadow secretary…

Dentistry

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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Police break up queues of people seeking NHS dental care

Police in Bristol were recorded breaking up queues of people who were attempting to access NHS dental care in the…

Dentistry

Calls for government to act fast on children’s dental decay

Children living in the most deprived areas are twice more likely to experience tooth decay, new research shows. New data…

Dentistry

A rational approach to dental policy

Neil Carmichael asks what the long-awaited dentistry recovery plan needs to prioritise to achieve real change in dental policy.  Sir…

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‘Size doesn’t matter’ – BDA casts doubt on government promises

The government’s promises of a ‘big package of change’ for NHS dentistry have been received with scepticism from the dental…

Dentistry

National newspaper launches campaign to save NHS dentistry

The BDA has backed a national newspaper’s campaign calling for action to be taken on the ‘intolerable’ state of NHS…

Dentistry

Thousands on waiting list for NHS dental practice

Some 8,500 people are on a waiting list for an NHS dental practice – and those trying to join will…

Dentistry

‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025

Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact…

Dentistry

MP slams plans to convert dental practice into students flats

Plans to convert an NHS dental practice into student flats has faced backlash amidst continuing access issues.  According to BBC…

Dentistry

Taylor Swift tickets ‘easier to get than NHS dental appointment’, says MP

The government has been criticised for its treatment of NHS dentistry, with the Labour opposition predicting ‘further neglect, decline and…

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