Nigel Jones
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NHS dentistry – a problem that’s been brewing for 30 years
Nigel Jones draws on former BDA chair John Renshaw’s 60 years of experience in dentistry to examine the future prospects…
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Solving the workforce crisis: the new government’s hardest task
Nigel Jones explains why the workforce crisis should be the first item on the new government’s dental agenda. As our…
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The tables turn on NHS dentistry – John Renshaw and Nigel Jones
Nigel Jones speaks to John Renshaw about dentistry over the last 50 years and why he sees little hope for…
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Will this government have the political courage to gamble?
Nigel Jones asks whether the new government will hedge its bets or be brave enough to go all in when…
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General election 2024: is Labour’s dentistry plan already a done deal?
What will a new Labour government mean for dentistry? Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones shares his thoughts…
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The future of NHS dentistry: we need an honest conversation
Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones caught up with BDA chair Eddie Crouch to get his take on…
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Dentistry is a topic politicians will not be allowed to ignore
With a general election round the corner, Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch discuss where dentistry will fit into politicians’ plans.…
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No need to suffer in silence – help is out there
Nigel Jones discusses the mental health and wellbeing challenges that more and more dental professionals are facing, and how to…
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Private dentistry – letting patients know the true cost of treatment
Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones speaks to dentist Lauren Harrhy about the current challenges dentists are encountering…
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Can the dental recovery plan deliver real change?
Nigel Jones weighs up the pros and cons of the recently announced dental recovery plan – does it represent real…
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Changes will continue – Nigel Jones looks towards the future of private practice
What does the future have in store for private dentistry? Nigel Jones considers recent trends and changes in UK dentistry…
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Too little, too late – a look back at 2023
Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…
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A year of peaks, troughs and little progress – a look back at 2023
‘Not just a rollercoaster year, this time it’s Blackpool’s The Big One!’ – Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and BDA chair…
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An opportunity lost – ring-fenced dental funding was just a pipe dream
Addressing the barriers to patient attendance while encouraging the continued attendance of those already engaged in their own oral health…
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NHS Dentistry Select Committee Report – no time to waste
‘They are in for a rude awakening’ – Nigel Jones shares his thoughts on the NHS Dentistry Select Committee Report. As…
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Is it choice or a dilemma?
The balance of power has shifted in dentistry – dentists don’t need reasons why they shouldn’t leave the NHS, but…
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Nigel Jones breaks down the NHS workforce plan
The long overdue workforce plan for the NHS is long on ambition and short on credibility when it comes to…
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Prioritisation – is dentistry rocking your whole world?
Nigel Jones discusses a well-known prioritisation metaphor – find out if you need to get your own rocks in order.…
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Is there a future for NHS dentistry?
Zoe Close spoke to key industry figures about the future of NHS dentistry – should dentists find a way to…
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