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How can the new government safeguard dentistry?
Dental Protection has called on the new UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients. These…
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Health secretary to launch NHS investigation
Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced that an independent investigation will be taking place into the performance of the NHS.…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis: Blind spots and unlevel playing fields
The law of unintended consequences is alive and well, Kevin Lewis discovers, as he explores the complexities surrounding the proposed…
Dentistry
Cancers caused by smoking reach highest level
New research shows that smoking-related cancers are at an all time high in the UK, with six people diagnosed every…
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Health secretary discusses contract reform with dental leaders
The health secretary Wes Streeting today met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. He also…
Dentistry
How can the new government save NHS dentistry?
Following Labour’s general election win, Ben Atkins calls for the new government to consult the profession on NHS dentistry reform.…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 July 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
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What does a Labour government mean for dentistry?
For the first time in 14 years, the UK has a change in government. But what will a Labour government…
Dentistry
General election 2024: John Makin calls for ‘measured solutions’ in dentistry
John Makin, head of the DDU, explains some of the take away points of this election and what he would…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 29 June 2024
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Is dentistry…
Dentistry
General election and what it means for employment law
Both the Labour Party and the Conservative Party have published proposed changes in employment law as part of their manifesto.…
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Politicians should underpromise and overdeliver, says John Makin
John Makin analyses the potential impact of the upcoming general election, and suggests what the public will expect from politicians…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 22 June 2024
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dentistry Top…
Dentistry
General election 2024: dental professionals call for wellbeing support in manifestos
A survey found that 96% of respondents wanted political parties to include plans for health and wellbeing support for the…
Dentistry
General election 2024: what has each party promised for dentistry?
With a general election just around the corner, Dentistry looks at what each party has said about dentistry so far.…
Dentistry
What can NHS dentistry expect from the upcoming election?
As the general election approaches and with NHS dentistry a hot topic, Neel Kothari shares his thoughts on the political…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry a top concern for voters, poll suggests
A recent Yougov survey has indicated that NHS dentistry is a top concern for voters in the run up to…
NHS in crisis
What do dental professionals want to see in party manifestos?
With a general election fast approaching, Gaby Bissett spoke to a number of dental professionals about what they would like…
Dentistry
What’s happening to the proposed smoking ban?
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would effectively initiate a smoking ban, has been dropped in the run-up to the…
Dentistry