NHS Dentistry

The impact of the dental landscape on patient mindsets

Gaby Bissett speaks to Zoe Close, head of sales at the Practice Plan Group, who considers the state of the…

NHS to Private

Is it choice or a dilemma?

The balance of power has shifted in dentistry – dentists don’t need reasons why they shouldn’t leave the NHS, but…

NHS to Private

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 July 2023

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

Dentistry

Reforms to NHS dentistry in Scotland ‘fall short’

The profession has argued that reforms to NHS dentistry in Scotland fall short of the changes required to make the…

Dentistry Scotland

Online oral health service launched amidst NHS dental access troubles

A health board has kicked off an online oral health advice service to help patients who are struggling to access…

AI & technology

Health Secretary Steve Barclay quotes inaccurate figures for NHS dentistry

The Health Secretary quoted inaccurate figures on the number of dentists carrying out NHS dentistry, sparking calls for better data. …

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 22 July 2023

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

Dentistry

Unmet need for NHS dentistry ‘hits record high’

More than six million adults failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years, statistics suggest. The…

Dentistry

GDC reveals number of dental professionals erased or suspended for ‘top-up’ fees

The GDC has pledged to review any ‘top-up’ fee cases that have been ‘put in doubt’ by the Williams case…

Dentistry

Are associates and dental nurses being forgotten in NHS dentistry?

Dental professionals have warned that dental associates and dental nurses are being forgotten as talks considering dental reform continue. Last…

Dentistry

Dentists call for Health Secretary to accept dental reform recommendations

More than 1,300 dentists have signed an open letter that calls for a patient-centred and prevention-focused approach to NHS dentistry.…

Dentistry

Why dental hygienists and therapists are key to expanding access to dental care

With Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighting dental therapists as key to the UK’s dental access issues, we hear from Miranda…

NHS in crisis

‘I feel like I’m drowning’ – can NHS dentistry actually change?

Nishma Sharma opens up about her views of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and why attitudes towards NHS dentistry…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 July 2023

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

Dentistry

MPs demand ‘fundamental reform’ of NHS dentistry in new report

Members of Parliament call for ‘rapid and timely action’ as they lay out their concerns over the future of NHS…

Dentistry

Profession slams 6% pay uplift for dentists

A 6% uplift on dentists’ pay has been accepted by the government amidst conversations over the future of NHS dentistry.…

Dentistry

‘Just a short-term sticking plaster’ – the profession reacts to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

As the government announces plans to increase workforce numbers in the NHS, we hear from figures in dentistry who share…

Dentistry

Just do it!

Ask any member of the team at Corbridge Dental what advice they would give to a dentist considering leaving the…

NHS to Private

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 July 2023

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

Dentistry