NHS England

Mouth cancer cases in England hit record high

Cases of mouth cancer in England have reached the highest levels on record, prompting experts to call for greater public…

Dentistry

Childhood tooth decay hospitalisations rise in ‘public health emergency’

Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data. The figures show…

Dentistry

Waiting times for community dentistry are ‘unacceptable’, says expert

NHS England has issued new guidance to ensure that data is collected at national level on waiting times for assessment and treatment…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 15 March 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England: the dental profession reacts

Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced he will abolish NHS England, the administrator managing the health service, as experts warn…

Dentistry

‘Reheated austerity’ – NHS dental charges to increase

NHS dental charges for patients in England will increase by around 2.3% from 1 April 2025, sparking criticism from the…

Dentistry

‘Radical reformer’ appointed as NHS England chair

Dr Penelope Dash has been confirmed as the new chair of NHS England by the Department of Health and Social…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 14 December 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Males more likely to not have dentist than females, stats show

Just over half of adults report having an NHS dentist in the last month – with one third having private…

Dentistry

Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England

Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest…

Dentistry

NHS to deliver dental checks for children at residential special schools

Children and young people in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered…

Dentistry

Nearly 250,000 could access weight loss jabs under NHS England

NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive…

Dentistry

Obesity rates in England stabilise for first time in 20 years

Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 7 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Blood pressure checks introduced at NHS dental appointments

NHS England has announced a trial scheme that will deliver blood pressure checks during dental and optometry appointments. The scheme…

Dentistry

NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet reversing type 2 diabetes

The NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet programme is successfully beating type 2 diabetes, with almost one third of cases permanently…

Dentistry

Dental patients now waiting until 2025 for NHS appointments, says watchdog

Patients in the town of Rutland will have to wait until 2025 for NHS dental appointments to become available, it…

Dentistry

NHS trusts say cost of living crisis has worsened public health

Almost all NHS trusts in England said the health of the public has worsened in their area due to rising…

Dentistry

NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK

‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS…

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