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Pledged 700,000 extra appointments expanded to non-urgent cases
The 700,000 additional dental appointments promised by the government will now apply to a broader scope of cases, following criticism…
Dentistry
How switching to a digital ecosystem can make every patient consultation count
Restorative and aesthetic specialist Dr Amit Patel explains how he is redefining the patient experience by placing digital technology at…
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Clinical negligence found to cost the government £3.6 billion a year
A lack of ‘any meaningful action’ on clinical negligence has allowed its cost to the government to soar to £3.6…
Dentistry
Dental public health ‘stuck in limbo’, experts warn
Dental experts have said that ‘huge delays’ to the merger of NHS England and the Department of Health and Social…
Dentistry
Government dentistry underspend falls by 91%
Unused government budget for NHS dentistry has fallen from £392 million in 2023/24 to just £36 million, the care minister…
Dentistry
Care leavers to receive extended access to free NHS dentistry
Care leavers will now receive free NHS dental care, prescriptions and eye care up to the age of 25 as…
Dentistry
Proposed dentistry voucher scheme slammed by experts
A proposal for the government to provide the public with a £150 voucher towards private dental care would ‘mean the…
Dentistry
Government orders investigation into costs and practices of private dentistry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered a market study into private dentistry this week amidst concerns of ‘hidden costs’, reports suggest. The…
Dentistry
From check-up to cosmetic consultation: mastering the transition
Manrina Rhode explains how to seamlessly move from a standard dental health check to discussing cosmetic treatments without running out…
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Campaign launched for government to fully fund NHS dental reform
A new campaign pushing for full funding for NHS dentistry has gained nearly 40,000 signatures in just three days. Launched…
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NHS dental reform in Wales – will it be rescue or revolt?
The consultation on the reform of NHS dental services in Wales closed in mid-June – Louise Anderson shares her thoughts…
Dentistry
Calls made for Scottish Government-backed national dental labs
The dental practice sales market is buoyant in Scotland, with transaction levels rising and more entrepreneurial dentists keen to create…
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NHS trusts to be ranked in new league table
A new league table will rank every NHS trust in England according to performance metrics, the government has announced. Each…
Dentistry
Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists
Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains…
Dentistry
Government turns to Tiktok to warn against cosmetic work abroad
Tiktok will be used by the government to warn the public of the risks linked with travelling abroad to undergo…
Aesthetic dentistry
From consultation to care: Komet UK’s commitment to dental professionals
From raw material to high-performance dental instruments – see how craftsmanship and innovation come together in Komet UK’s German manufacturing,…
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Why the 10-Year Health Plan risks driving a crisis in dentistry
Dental student Amirali Ziaebrahimi explains why the government’s proposed healthcare changes risk deepening the crisis in dentistry. The government’s recently…
Dentistry
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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Dental schools urge government to expand training places
Increase UK training places in dentistry and dental hygiene to help secure long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry, the government has…
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