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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… ‘The end of…

Dentistry

Scotland moving towards free NHS dental care for adults 25 and under

The Scottish government is moving closer to its pledge to provide NHS dentistry to young people aged 18 to 25.…

Dentistry Scotland

Lion becomes first animal to have dental surgery using NHS-developed anaesthesia

A male lion has become the world’s first animal to undergo dental surgery using an anaesthesia device developed by clinicians…

Dentistry

Dentists call for changes to COVID-19 measures

Dentists are urging for the UK’s chief dental officers to club together and finalise a new roadmap for dentistry as…

Dentistry

Are the potential NHS contract changes prompting you to re-think your options?

An impending new NHS dental contract in England, coupled with dissatisfaction at recent increases to UDA thresholds, could prompt some…

NHS to Private

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… Patients asked ‘to…

Dentistry

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 bonus payment?

Dental professionals with an NHS contract in Wales are eligible for a one-off bonus payment as a result of COVID-19.…

Dentistry

Almost half of dentists likely to leave profession in 12 months if COVID restrictions remain

Calls are being made for plans to ease COVID measures as data reveals almost half (47%) of GDPs will seek…

Dentistry

Are you considering leaving the NHS for private practice?

Are you thinking about leaving the NHS for a life in private practice? If so, then Practice Plan’s sales and…

NHS to Private

Patients asked ‘to wait three years’ for dental care in England

Four in five people (80%) across the UK struggled to access dental care during the last lockdown. This is according…

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… NHS dental practice…

Dentistry

What’s behind the sharp rise in Scottish dentists leaving the NHS?

Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, caught up with regional support manager, Louise Bone, to talk about what…

NHS to Private

NHS dental practice owner held liable for negligence of associate dentist

A former owner of an NHS dental practice is to be vicariously liable for negligence after alleged poor treatment provided…

Dentistry

Looking to make the move from NHS to private? Why the odds are stacked in your favour

Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, has been looking at what things are in your favour if you are…

Dentistry

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One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay

More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals.  The survey –…

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… ‘Teeth are the…

Dentistry

Call for ‘Armed Forces’ style campaign to encourage dental careers

A new report is calling for an ‘Armed Forces style’ campaign in a bid to recruit more healthcare workers. Neil…

Dentistry

Opposition leader warns of dangers linked to SNP’s pledge to scrap NHS dental charges

An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland.  SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon…

Dentistry Scotland

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… ‘Absolutely shocking’ –…

Dentistry