access crisis

Man forced to drive 1,000 miles for NHS dental care

A man from Cornwall reportedly drove for more than 10 hours for an NHS dental appointment in Scotland after searching…

Dentistry

Nearly one in four could not access NHS dentistry in last two years

A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS 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

DIY dentistry ‘rampant’ across the UK, BDA warns

More than eight in 10 dentists have treated DIY dentistry cases since lockdown, a poll has suggested. The poll asked…

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

NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister

The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit…

Dentistry