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NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…
Dentistry
Government plans to reform dental regulation dubbed ‘disappointing’
A recently announced proposal to reform regulation across all healthcare professions has been criticised for its failure to provide a…
Dentistry
Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?
Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party…
Dentistry
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak…
Dentistry
Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks
The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…
Dentistry
Contract reform: a quiet revolution?
Nigel Jones wonders what the future holds for NHS dental contract reform – are we soon to see an NHS recovery…
NHS to Private
Consultation opens on plan to relieve NHS dental access
The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues.…
NHS in crisis
Jason Wong announced as interim chief dental officer (CDO)
Jason Wong has been announced as the interim chief dental officer (CDO) for England, it has been revealed. He will…
Dentistry
GDC versus Williams – the profession reacts
After the High Court overturned the GDC’s decision to erase a dentist for charging top-up fees, we hear from people…
Dentistry
George Osborne calls for smoking ban and fruit juice tax
Ex-chancellor George Osborne has urged the government to implement new public health interventions to reduce obesity and cancer. George Osborne…
Oral health
Boost morale by restoring confidence in GDC
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the impact of a government inquiry on professional morale. Fears…
Dentistry
New parliamentary inquiry could save NHS dentistry
‘The last best hope to save the service’: parliament has launched a new inquiry into the state of NHS dentistry…
Dentistry
Overseas registration in dentistry to be made easier
Following a public consultation, the government is in the process of improving the efficiency of international GDC registration. The government…
Dentistry
MP calls for ‘five point plan’ for dentistry
A Member of Parliament has put forward a ‘five point blueprint’, with the ambition of bettering the current NHS dental…
Dentistry
Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister – everything the dental profession needs to know
Rishi Sunak has officially replaced Liz Truss as Prime Minister – but what does that mean for dentistry? Here’s everything…
Dentistry
Aesthetic dentists call for an end to dangerous treatment
‘I can’t believe it’s taking this long’: After MPs called for more regulation on aesthetic treatments in light of a…
Aesthetic dentistry
The Secret Dentist – NHS dental contract changes
‘Pathetic, underwhelming, disingenuous, dishonest’: The Secret Dentist has not held back on his thoughts on the NHS dental contract changes…
Dentistry
The dental perspective on summer holiday ‘meal deals’ for low-income families
Low-income families are being encouraged to take advantage of discounted supermarket cafe meal deals to feed their children over the…
Oral health
‘Too little and too late’ – reactions to the NHS dental contract changes
Yesterday, the government announced the first significant changes to the dental contract since its introduction – here is what is…
Dentistry