NHS policy and dental access

Three in four dentists do not enjoy NHS work, survey says

Almost three quarters of NHS dentists and 65% of dental nurses said they do not enjoy working in the NHS.…

NHS in crisis

Simon Thackeray – “Moving to private dentistry was never about the money”

Principal dentist Simon Thackeray discusses his conversion from NHS to fully private practice, a journey that began with his conversion…

NHS to Private

Dental recovery plan – what has it achieved so far?

This week, a new investigative report was released looking into the NHS dental recovery plan and what it has achieved…

Dentistry

Dental recovery plan ‘unlikely to deliver target of 1.5 million extra treatments’

The dental recovery plan will fail to reach target of 1.5 million additional NHS dental treatments by March 2025, says…

Dentistry

Up to 96% of practices are not accepting new NHS adult patients

Up to 96% of dental practices in England are unable to take on new adult NHS patients, suggest findings from…

Dentistry

Two in three believe they have right to register with NHS dentist

More than two thirds (68%) of patients mistakenly believe they have the right to register with an NHS dentist as…

NHS in crisis

One fifth of NHS general dentist positions unfilled, data shows

According to newly-released NHS England data, more than one in five (21%) general dentist posts in the NHS were vacant…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry: a changed landscape

How has NHS dentistry changed since its inception in 1948? Neil Carmichael explores the evolving landscape of UK dentistry. While…

Dentistry

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News you’ve missed this week – 2 November 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

Warnings after fake NHS dental practice scammed patients

Hundreds of people may have been scammed by a website offering NHS appointments at a fake dental practice. This is…

NHS in crisis

Kevin Lewis: ‘Enough is enough’

Discussing the state of NHS dentistry, Kevin Lewis ponders the relative merits of too much, too little, and things we…

Columnists

Dentistry’s adaptable and diverse nature illuminated

Nigel Jones explains why the current dental climate has opened up a world of opportunity, particularly for first-time buyers. As…

NHS to Private

NHS dentistry – a problem that’s been brewing for 30 years

Nigel Jones draws on former BDA chair John Renshaw’s 60 years of experience in dentistry to examine the future prospects…

NHS to Private

Almost all new patients unable to access NHS dental care

New data shows that up to 97% of new patients who try to access NHS dental care are unsuccessful, prompting…

NHS in crisis

Six in 10 NHS patients would consider private care, says report

More than six in 10 (61%) of NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care, new research suggests.…

Dentistry

Are dental therapists going to save the NHS?

Cat Edney examines how the role of dental therapists has evolved in recent years and explores whether they might be…

Columnists

NHS dentistry on Isle of Wight reaches ‘critical’ state

NHS dental services on the Isle of Wight have reached a ‘critical’ point, with another NHS dental practice set to…

Dentistry

Private healthcare essential for acceptable living standard, report says

A report has revealed a ‘critical shift in public expectations’ surrounding healthcare, with a budget for private care now included…

Dentistry

The tables turn on NHS dentistry – John Renshaw and Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones speaks to John Renshaw about dentistry over the last 50 years and why he sees little hope for…

NHS to Private