Parliament

Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations…

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What’s happening to the proposed smoking ban?

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would effectively initiate a smoking ban, has been dropped in the run-up to the…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry delivery still 15% lower than pre-pandemic levels

NHS dental treatment delivery has still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with 2022/2023 treatment levels falling 15% behind. This is…

Dentistry

MPs vote in favour of UK smoking ban

The House of Commons has voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban by 383 votes to 67.…

Dentistry

MP calls for NHS leaders to ‘pull their finger out’ on dental delays

Delays in finalising NHS dental contracts in Darlington has led to calls for NHS bosses to ‘pull their finger out’.…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 March 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Parliamentary inquiry into the state…

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 10 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… New parliamentary inquiry could save…

Dentistry

‘Do not overlook dentists’ – MPs fight for NHS dentistry in Westminster debate

Members of Parliament called for better support for dentists and NHS dental care in the latest debate at Westminster Hall. …

Dentistry

NHS dental services ‘in a vicious spiral’, says MP

An MP is calling for urgent action amidst the growing waiting list for NHS dental care. Speaking in Parliament yesterday…

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Dentist on ‘trumped-up charges’

A parliamentary committee has been urged to investigate the suspension of a dentist on ‘trumped-up charges’. A Conservative MP used…

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Cameron values dentistry

David Cameron has warned that Parliament will lose vital knowledge of dentistry if MPs are banned from having second jobs.…

Dentistry

Parliament to debate on the performance of the GDC

MPs are set to debate the performance of the General Dental Council (GDC), the regulator for dentists and dental care…

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