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How does NHS dental access compare across England?
Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to…
Health & research
Funding stalls for NHS dentistry, dental leaders warn
Following a ‘damning’ report into NHS funding, dental leaders have urged the government to ‘put its money where its mouth…
Dentistry
Nearly half of children not seen by NHS dentist in past year
Nearly half (44.6%) of UK children have not seen an NHS dentist for over 12 months, according to new data from the…
Dentistry
Nearly one in four could not access NHS dentistry in last two years
A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS dental…
Dentistry
Almost £150 million of NHS funding returned by dentists, says new analysis
NHS dentists in England returned almost £150 million worth of government funding last year after failing to meet their treatment…
NHS in crisis
The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan
Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…
Dentistry
NHS dental recovery plan – what does it say?
Details of the long-awaited NHS dental recovery plan have been released – here’s all you need to know so far. …
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‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025
Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact…
Dentistry
MP slams plans to convert dental practice into students flats
Plans to convert an NHS dental practice into student flats has faced backlash amidst continuing access issues. According to BBC…
Dentistry