NHS Dentistry

Celebrating 75 years of NHS dentistry

As we mark 75 years of the National Health Service, Ben Atkins explains why some hard work will guarantee a…

Dentistry

GDC fails to provide number of dentists erased for charging ‘top up’ fees

The GDC has failed to meet its legal requirement to provide the number of dentists who have been erased for…

Dentistry

Dental profession slams Rishi Sunak after he forgets name for dental therapists

The Prime Minister forgot the name for dental therapists last week after suggesting they take up more dental work to…

Dentistry

‘It’s good to give back’ – the dentist helping to tackle NHS dental waiting lists

  Prakash Promod, the clinical director at Alban City Dental and Surgical Centre, opens up about his experience working within…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 1 July 2023

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

Dentistry

New government plans to boost number of dentists in England

The government will train thousands more dentists and doctors as part of a new scheme to boost staff numbers. The…

Dentistry

People seek dental treatment at Glastonbury due to access troubles at home

Festival goers at Glastonbury sought dental treatment after having trouble finding appointments at home, according to a charity. Festival Medical…

Dentistry

The Secret Dentist – the only way to save the NHS?

‘When will we realise that nothing is going to happen without drastic action?’ asks The Secret Dentist. Time to throw…

Dentistry

Dentistry ‘hit hardest’ by COVID-19 within NHS in Scotland

Professionals have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic led to an ‘unparalleled impact’ on NHS dentistry in Scotland, leaving the service…

Dentistry Scotland

Changes made to performance level tolerance for NHS dentistry

NHS England has revised its performance level tolerance to ‘support the ongoing recovery of dental services’. In a statement released…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 17 June 2023

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

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 10 June 2023

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

Dentistry

Where do you think NHS dentistry will be in three years’ time?

Del Kahya looks forward to the future and considers what NHS dentistry could look like in the next three years. …

Future of Dentistry

Mixed practice principals in Scotland see increase in profits

Principals in NHS and mixed practices in Scotland saw an increase in profits last year, new statistics suggest. According to…

Dentistry Scotland

GDC versus Williams – an ethical analysis

David Obree, dentist and fellow in medical ethics at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, considers the ethics behind the…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 3 June 2023

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

Dentistry

What does the dental profession of tomorrow look like?

As part of our Future of Dentistry campaign, Dr Sarika Shah reveals how dentistry has changed for her – and…

AI & technology

How we could solve the cost of living crisis within NHS dentistry

Mohsan Ahmad considers the impact the cost of living crisis is having on NHS dentistry – and puts forward potential…

Dentistry

What do dental students think about the NHS?

Zaira Cantara discusses how the NHS access crisis is affecting her education and what the general sentiment about NHS dentistry…

Future of Dentistry