NHS Dentistry

Private dentist share exceeds NHS in nine areas of southern England

More adults reported having a private dentist than an NHS dentist in nine areas of England, with the divide concentrated…

Dentistry

Convincing Andy Burnham NHS dentistry is vital

As the profession wait for Andy Burnham to address NHS dentistry, Nigel Jones highlights how routine visits could support a…

NHS to Private

Disallowed dental prescriptions leave pharmacies £50,000 out of pocket

New figures show 5,274 items prescribed by NHS dentists were disallowed in one year, leaving pharmacies an estimated £50,000 out…

Dentistry

‘Lack of political will’ blamed as child tooth decay hospital admissions rise

The British Dental Association (BDA) has blamed a ‘lack of political will to fix NHS dentistry’ after tooth decay remains…

Dentistry

Don’t let McCloud cloud your future: what dentists need to know about NHS pensions

For many dentists, the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) forms an important part of retirement planning. But understanding exactly what you’re…

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Registration versus participation: two million NHS-registered Scots have not seen a dentist within two years

An Edinburgh dentist has challenged the prominence given to Scotland’s 95.1% registration rate, arguing that NHS dental participation in Scotland…

Dentistry

Northern Irish dentists face a shortfall of £50 per hour in funding

Delivering Northern Irish health service dental care costs around £145 per hour while current funding only stretches to £90, according…

Dentistry

BDA rejects incremental ADG reform call amid NHS dentistry crisis

The British Dental Association (BDA) slapped down calls from the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) for incremental NHS dental contract…

Dentistry

The NHS unscheduled care blind spot: where the reporting risks lie

Ian Gordon examines the reporting, remuneration and contract-management risks created by the April 2026 NHS unscheduled care reforms. The intention…

NHS in crisis

UK dental market rebounds as NHS practices sought by DSOs

The UK dental market is showing renewed signs of strength, according to new data, with NHS practice acquisitions back in…

Dentistry

The real problem with NHS dentistry… and why it’s not money

Neel Kothari explains why administrative burnout and a lack of clinical support, not funding, are the real reasons dentists are…

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The realities of the NHS dental contract in Wales

Nearly six months on from the major changes to the NHS dental contract in Wales, how are things faring? That’s…

NHS to Private

NHS dental activity is on the rise, but has access kept pace?

The government has released new figures showing that NHS dental activity has increased by 6% since last year, but the…

Dentistry

Dentists are not disappearing. NHS dentistry is.

Dentists are abandoning the NHS, or so the headlines say. Rachel Gilmour MP believes ministers, not the profession, should answer…

Dentistry

Increasing the number of overseas dentists – overcoming the practicalities

Practice Plan director, Nigel Jones, offers his take on potential solutions to the workforce problem. Patient access has been an issue…

Dentistry

Complex care pathways: is the NHS model fit for high-need patients?

Complex care pathways could improve care for patients with high levels of disease, says Ian Gordon, but questions remain over…

Dentistry

Dental experts back NHS England move to reduce record-keeping burden

From AI-assisted paediatric dentistry to tackling the clinical record-keeping burden, this week’s updates highlight how technology, workforce investment and changing…

Dentistry

James Frith appointed as dental minister: here’s everything you need to know

Three weeks into Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s term, the government has announced that James Frith will take on responsibility for…

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Funding: the ‘F word’ missing from government contract reform plans

Les Jones speaks to Shiv Pabary about why funding remains the biggest obstacle to the government’s longstanding promise of NHS…

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