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Is NHS dentistry collapsing – or has that become a narrative?
‘It’s not all doom and gloom’: Del Kahya addresses the ‘skewed perception’ of NHS dentistry and why it’s important to…
Dentistry
NHS dentists in England at lowest level in 10 years
The number of active NHS dentists in England is at its lowest level in a decade, official figures show, as…
Dentistry
The Secret Dentist: the NHS is devaluing dental professionals – part one
‘The monster we call the NHS has grown into an uncontrollable beast’: this month, The Secret Dentist discusses the NHS’s…
Dentistry
Low-carb diet could ‘reverse type 2 diabetes’, says doctor
A low-carb lifestyle helps patients lose weight and even reverses type 2 diabetes, according to a GP and health expert.…
Oral health
Maker of ‘weight loss jab’ funding NHS obesity services
The pharmaceutical company that manufactures ‘weight loss jabs’ is funding the expansion of weight-loss services across England. According to a…
Dentistry
‘Grotesque display of priorities’ – NHS dental charge increase will hit hard
NHS dental charge prices have been hiked amidst growing concerns over the impact on the public. Charges in England will…
Dentistry
A Dental Student’s Guide to… NHS-funded implants
This month, Hannah Hook breaks down everything you need to know about NHS-funded implants, including priority patient groups, contraindications, maintenance…
Young Dentist
NHS dentistry – still a lot more to be done
Nigel Jones explains why there is still a long way to go before NHS dentistry improves. In the recent House…
NHS to Private
‘Come on. Come and join the plan’
Having spent around 40 years in dentistry, Simon Gallier has left the NHS not once, not twice, but three times…
NHS to Private
Poor pay is pushing talent out of NHS, says BDA
The UK government’s approach to pay is driving talent out of the NHS, according to the British Dental Association. This…
Dentistry
Welsh government releases ‘misleading’ patient data
After stating that 112,000 additional dental appointments will be available this financial year, the BDA has urged the Welsh government…
Dentistry
Isle of Wight dental crisis is ‘an appalling mess’, committee finds
As the Isle of Wight’s dental crisis worsens ‘day by day’, the Isle of Wight health and social care committee…
Dentistry
Autumn Budget 2022 – what does it mean for dentistry?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced the 2022 Autumn Budget with hopes of tackling the cost of living crisis. But…
Dentistry
Talking to your team about leaving the NHS
Josie Hutchings, regional support manager (RSM) at Practice Plan, discusses why it is so important to involve your team when…
NHS to Private
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Winter strikes – low wages risks the future of NHS
Endemic low wages threatens the future of the NHS this winter, according to the biggest union representing health workers. Christina…
Dentistry
Are you considering leaving the NHS?
If you’re planning to go to this year’s Dentistry Show London on 7 and 8 October, and you’re considering leaving the…
NHS to Private
Dental news you’ve missed this week – 13 August 2022
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry at breaking point, BBC study reveals
‘Years of chronic neglect’: a comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed that nine out of 10 NHS dental practices…
Dentistry
The Secret Dentist – NHS dental contract changes
‘Pathetic, underwhelming, disingenuous, dishonest’: The Secret Dentist has not held back on his thoughts on the NHS dental contract changes…
Dentistry