NHS

Primary care ‘at risk of collapse’ in Northern Ireland, experts say

Bodies representing dentists, community pharmacists, general practitioners and optometrists have called for government intervention to prevent the ‘collapse of primary…

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

NHS work ranked as most difficult jobs during festive season

Almost three quarters of the public – or 72% – said that NHS staff have the hardest job during the…

Dentistry

High risk of modern slavery in NHS supply chains, says DHSC

A consultation has been launched on plans to ensure goods and services used in the NHS are not linked with…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 16 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

NHS to offer ‘stop smoking’ pill to help people quit

The NHS will offer a ‘stop smoking’ pill to thousands of people in England who are trying to quit the…

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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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

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

Sexual misconduct: anonymous reporting launched for NHS staff

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct as part of new plans to improve safety…

Team management

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

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

Hospital dental trainees to receive 22% pay uplift

From November 2024, hospital dental trainees in England will be awarded an average pay uplift of 22.3% over two years.…

Dentistry

‘No quick fixes’: experts respond to Lord Darzi NHS report

Experts from the dental profession and wider healthcare discuss the findings of the Lord Darzi report on the issues facing…

Dentistry

NHS restricting access to obesity services, research reveals

The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, with patients struggling to secure appointments for support and treatments,…

Health & research

Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract

‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the…

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

Cancer treatment delays triple since 2012

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that one third of cancer patients are waiting longer than…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 10 August 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