Government

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

Proposed compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists – the profession reacts

We hear the thoughts from the profession on the government’s proposal for a compulsory NHS tie-in for newly-qualified dentists. Last…

Dentistry

Health budget underspent by £5.5 billion, says report

New analysis by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) suggests that the government has spent £5.5 billion less on health…

Dentistry

Jason Wong announced as England’s new chief dental officer

Jason Wong has been appointed chief dental officer (CDO) for England by NHS England and the department of health and…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 20 April 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… MPs vote…

Dentistry

Smoking ban proposal dubbed ‘absolutely nuts’

As the smoking ban proposed by prime minister Rishi Sunak is to be debated today (16 April), several experts and…

Dentistry

Almost five million calls made to NHS dental helpline

Labour Party data shows that more than 4.7 million people have called the NHS 111 helpline for issues relating to…

Dentistry

Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?

Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines…

Dentistry

MP hopes latest plan will improve dental access

Following the announcement that dental hygienists and dental therapists will be granted new powers, the government shares the rationale behind…

Dentistry

New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces

The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without…

Breaking news

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

Government shares plans to strengthen dentistry

Following the publication of the NHS dental recovery plan and overseas registration changes, the government shares its intentions behind these…

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

Experts call for health focus in spring budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of…

Dentistry

Vaping tax to be considered by the government

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping at next week’s budget to protect the public’s…

Dentistry

Overseas dentists could practise without passing ORE: the profession reacts

‘A terrible idea’: We hear thoughts from the dental profession on the recent news that the overseas registration exam process…

Dentistry

‘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.…

Dentistry Scotland

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

Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show

The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show.…

Dentistry