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Almost 1,000 dentists left the NHS last year
New data reveals that almost 1,000 dentists walked away from the NHS last year. According to Department of Health data…
Dentistry
More than 70 dentists move away from NHS work in Leicester
More than 70 different dentists who held NHS contracts have ceased doing NHS work over the last year. This is…
Dentistry
Omicron wave – dental practices can submit claim for lost activity due to staff absence
Exceptional circumstances have been announced by NHS England in light of the continued impact of Covid-19 and staff absence. Where…
Dentistry
‘Longer hours and lower morale’ – first impressions of the new NHS targets
‘Longer hours and lower morale’ – this is the verdict of an NHS dentist just days after new targets came…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Boris Johnson says…
Dentistry
Boris Johnson says government delivered ‘record investment’ in NHS dentistry
Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims he has overseen ‘record investment’ into NHS dentistry. He made the statement when facing queries…
Dentistry
‘Completely demoralised’ – why the NHS targets have pushed me to go private
As 2022 rolls in, NHS dental providers will now have to deliver 85% of their contracts as part of the…
Dentistry
NHS targets increase to 85% in 2022 – the reaction
This week, chief dental officer Sara Hurley announced that NHS targets will increase to 85% from January. And from April,…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley releases 2022 update for NHS dentistry
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has unveiled the latest targets for NHS dental practices in the run up to Christmas. …
Dentistry
Devon ‘worst affected’ by struggle to take on new NHS patients
Dentists in Devon have been forced to stop taking on new NHS patients, according to new findings. In its latest…
Dentistry
Recruitment crisis and contract reform – what Professor Bedi can teach us about his time as CDO
Professor Raman Bedi reflects on the crisis in NHS dentistry 20 years ago and his role as the chief dental…
Dentistry
Recovery of NHS dental care ‘too slow’ says Healthwatch
The recovery of NHS dental care is not moving fast enough, causing particular worry over the health of children and…
Dentistry
Boris Johnson quizzed on dental care in PMQs
Boris Johnson faced questions about the state of dentistry during the latest session of Prime Minister’s Questions. Dr Caroline Johnson,…
Dentistry
Dentist defrauded NHS of £74,000 through hundreds of false claims
A dentist has been sentenced after defrauding the NHS out of thousands of pounds. Dr Sheena Lalani fabricated claims in…
Dentistry
Toothless in Suffolk – activists take dental campaign national
A campaign pushing for ‘NHS dentistry for everyone’ has gone nationwide after activists were flooded with interest from different corners…
Dentistry
Autumn Budget 2021 – what impact will it have on dentistry?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday revealed fresh economic plans for the UK, with £5.9 billion set aside to alleviate NHS backlogs.…
Dentistry
Autumn Budget 2021 – profession fears NHS funding will bypass dentistry
As Rishi Sunak prepares to announce the Autumn Budget 2021, reports show that £5.9 billion will be earmarked to tackle…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Toothless in Suffolk…
Dentistry
The secret dentist – time for change
This month’s Secret Dentist calls on foundation dentist trainers to write to The Treasury about the lack of investment in…
Dentistry