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Is the Daily Telegraph letter really supporting the profession?

We should be supporting the work NHS dentists do, not making wild suggestions like those published recently in the Daily Telegraph, Michael…

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NHS dentistry ‘catastrophically failing the public’

NHS dentistry is ‘catastrophically failing the public’, a letter published in The Telegraph has claimed. The letter, co-written by five specialists…

Dentistry

BDA planning legal action over NHS deductions

The British Dental Association (BDA) is planning legal action over NHS England’s deductions from patient charge revenue. The association has…

Dentistry

Dentists call for change in Welsh NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has made new calls to reform NHS dentistry in Wales. This has come after the…

Dentistry

There is no more money

There could be bad times ahead for dentistry as the NHS attempts to make savings, Michael Watson says. Last week…

Dentistry

BDA hails breakthrough on Performers List problems

Foundation dentists are to receive an extension to formalise their inclusion in the National Performers List in England, it has…

Young Dentist

Ripping yarns

Kevin Lewis highlights the unfair media attention dentists receive compared with other healthcare professionals. Whether you prefer the Australian description…

Dentistry

Are corporate bodies good for dentistry?

After Bupa agreed to acquire Oasis Dental Care recently, Michael Watson questions whether corporates will be good for dentistry. Last…

Dentistry

Smelling the roses

We need to strike a good work-life balance if we are going to enjoy our best years in dentistry and…

Dentistry

Taking back control to improve confidence in NHS dentistry

Nigel Jones, Charles Major and Ian Hill discuss the realities of practising dentistry in today’s climate. In these times of…

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Who’s to blame for Bradford’s lack of access to an NHS dentist?

It is the responsibility of the profession to solve the issue over a lack of access to NHS dentistry in…

Dentistry

Government’s track record on self sufficiency ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the government on its commitment for ‘self sufficiency’ within the NHS. Health Secretary…

Dentistry

A modern day classic

Kevin Lewis highlights the different levels of scrutiny healthcare workers are held to, compared with managers and regulators. We are…

Dentistry

Making a difference in children’s oral health

Child tooth decay needs to be tackled in schools, rather than waiting for a visit to the dental practice, Michael…

Oral health

Significant decline in performance of key NHS agencies

Dentists have reported a significant decline in the performance of key agencies, including NHS England, over the past year. Many…

Dentistry

New ‘Easy IOTN’ app could help both orthodontic patients and dentists

The new Easy IOTN app could help involve both patient and parent in orthodontic treatment at an early stage, Michael Watson says.…

Orthodontics

COHIPB – England’s answer to Childsmile – is launched

The Children’s Oral Health Improvement Programme Board (COHIPB) has been launched in England to help combat children’s oral health issues.…

Oral health

England expects

Kevin Lewis weighs up the latest round of NHS junior doctors’ strikes in England. Lost in all the noise and…

Dentistry

Half of adults in England not visiting an NHS dentist

Almost half (48.3%) of adults in England haven’t seen an NHS dentist in the last two years, figures from NHS Digital…

Dentistry