NHS 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

‘Utterly reckless’ – support funds for Scottish NHS practices to be scrapped

All emergency support for NHS dental practices in Scotland will be withdrawn from April, sparking outrage from the profession.  Cabinet…

Dentistry Scotland

NHS dental services ‘in a vicious spiral’, says MP

An MP is calling for urgent action amidst the growing waiting list for NHS dental care. Speaking in Parliament yesterday…

Dentistry

Toothless in Suffolk – campaigners march streets for better NHS dental care

Dental campaigners took to the streets of Suffolk to call for better access to NHS dentistry. Crowds were out in…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry discussed: no change is not an option

Eddie Crouch and Nigel Jones will discuss the future of NHS dentistry during a free webinar at 19:00 on Wednesday…

Dentistry