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Adults in England unable to get an NHS dental appointment

Around 1.45 million adults across England cannot get an NHS dental appointment, new analysis from the BBC shows. A further 2 million…

Dentistry

The BDA launches its manifesto for oral health

The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for…

Dentistry

When should an NHS dental patient be paying for treatment?

After Labour announces it will remove check-up costs for the NHS dental patient, Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the…

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The fear of inaction in your dental career

Nigel Jones relays one young dentist’s fear of leaving his dental career in the hands of the NHS. The numbers…

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Labour promises free dental check ups if elected

Labour is promising to scrap charges and offer free dental check ups if it wins the next general election. All…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

Dentistry Confidence Monitor reveals fear, fragmentation, and the future

Nigel Jones discusses the results of the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey with a panel of professionals in a wide-ranging debate…

Dentistry

Dental contract reform – are we making progress?

Flexible commissioning with a new dental contract will allow dentistry to move outside of the dental practice, Michael Watson says. It was…

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New dental practice, new plans

Matt Hadman talks to new dental practice owner, Craig Walsh, about moving plan provider and future-proofing his business. As a new…

Private Practice

NHS dental contract reform: ‘something has got to happen urgently’

Eddie Crouch, vice chair of the BDA’s PEC, says dentists need action on NHS dental contract reform now. He says…

Dentistry

Sara Hurley discusses the future of oral health in England

https://www.facebook.com/HenryScheinUK/videos/574356636669145/ Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, discusses the future of oral health in England with Vikki Goodall, sales and…

Oral health

Dental practice values see sharp rise over last quarter

Dental practice values have seen a sharp rise in the latest quarterly NASDAL goodwill survey. Average goodwill dental practice valuations…

Dentistry

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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NHS England offering mental health support for dentists and doctors

NHS England is launching mental health support for dentists and doctors, the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced. Confidential support…

Dentistry

Dentists’ pay rise, due in November, will be backdated to April

The British Dental Association (BDA) has received confirmation that dentists in England will get a 2.42% uplift in November. The government…

Dentistry

Will the government remove NHS dental charges?

Governments have neither the will, nor the resources, to remove NHS dental charges, Michael Watson says. Few connected with healthcare can forget…

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Tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay needs a joined up approach

Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer, is calling for a joined-up response to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay. In…

Oral health

Designed to Smile celebrates 10 years improving children’s oral health

Designed to Smile, the Welsh oral health scheme aimed at improving children’s oral health, is celebrating its 10th birthday. Since its…

Oral health

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…

Dentistry