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NHS dental recovery plan could be unreliable, government admits

The government gave ‘evasive and inaccurate answers’ regarding NHS dentistry at today’s Health and Social Care Committee hearing, the profession…

Dentistry

Only 1% of dentists trust the recovery plan, survey says

A new national survey of dentists in England suggests that the profession’s opinion of the dental recovery plan is overwhelmingly…

Dentistry

Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows

Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours…

Dentistry

Can we recover from the dental recovery plan?

It may well be true that the best things in life are worth waiting for… but this is not one…

Dentistry

Profession warns Welsh government over ‘unprecedented’ increase in NHS charges

The profession is calling for new funds for NHS dentistry in light of the recent increase in patient charges. The…

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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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Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour

Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public. This is…

NHS in crisis

GDC announces new rules for overseas registration

From this month, new rules for the registration of internationally-qualified dentists and dental professionals will come into force. The new…

Dentistry

Will the new patient premium tackle the access crisis?

Experts from across the dental profession and government discuss their views on the new patient premium announced as part of…

Dentistry

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugees in the UK are calling on authorities to allow them to help the NHS in the face of dental…

Dentistry

Man reportedly dies following DIY dentistry complications

A 52-year-old man has reportedly died from sepsis due to complications caused by DIY dentistry. A source close to the…

Dentistry

Overseas registration changes will not relieve NHS dental pressures – but dental therapists could

Linzy Baker shares her concerns over the proposed changes to overseas registration and highlights the benefits of utilising dental therapists…

Dentistry

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…

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‘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…

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