NHS Dentistry

What’s next for NHS dentistry?

Practice Plan is hosting events up and down the country sharing information on NHS dental contract reforming and working out…

Dentistry

What does the ‘Workington Man’ want from dentistry?

Michael Watson summarises what he things this election’s swing voter, the ‘Workington Man’, might want from dentistry. ‘Workington Man’ was…

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How to solve the NHS dentistry access crisis

To solve the NHS dentistry access problem, dentists will have to accept a salary from the government, Michael Watson says. The…

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Starting Well campaign having a positive impact

Starting Well is helping to improve the oral health of children and close the north-south divide, research shows. Dr Robin…

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NHS dentists don’t want to be working in the NHS

More than three quarters (77%) of NHS dentists don’t see themselves working in the NHS in five years’ time. The latest…

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What is the state of health care and adult social care in England?

Michael Watson reviews the CQC’s annual report – The state of health care and adult social care in England. The…

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What to expect if you’re expecting

Sophie Kwiatkowski looks at what you can expect in terms of maternity/paternity leave and pay under the NHS. We are…

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Cornwall patients waiting a year for NHS dental appointment

Patients in Penzance are waiting 12 months for the next available NHS dental appointment. Cornwall Live reports check ups cancelled by text with…

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Dental therapists are keen to be a gateway to NHS dentistry services

The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have said that ‘dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Who is left…

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Cornwall patients waiting a year-and-a-half for an NHS dental appointment

NHS dental patients in Cornwall are waiting on average 529 days for an appointment, NHS England figures show. Health officials…

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A looming workforce crisis

A more positive portrayal of NHS dentists in the media could help public perception of the workforce, says Nigel Jones.…

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How do you feel about the GDC?

How confident are you that the GDC would handle any complaint made against you appropriately? That is one of the…

Dentistry

Kettering General Hospital to expand maxillofacial and orthodontic unit

Kettering General Hospital is developing a £1.8m new maxillofacial and orthodontic unit to expand and improve services for patients The…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists support move…

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Confidence in NHS dentistry low

Many dentists lack confidence in the future of NHS dentistry, results from the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor show. The survey,…

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Anxiety levels high across dentistry

Dentists across both NHS and private dentistry are anxious about complaints and litigation according to the results of the 2018…

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Unhappiness rife amongst NHS dentists

Happiness amongst NHS dentists is dropping to new lows, according to the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor survey from Practice Plan.…

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NHS dentistry facing mass exodus of dentists

NHS dentistry is facing a potential mass exodus, with 86% of dentists looking to leave in the next five years.…

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