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‘Dentistry isn’t an optional extra’ – nine in 10 practices in England not accepting new patients
Nine in 10 practices in England not accepting new patients, according to new research.  An investigation by The Times discovered…
Dentistry
Brushing teeth three times a day could lead to a healthier heart
Brushing teeth three times a day could help boost your heart health, new research shows. Researchers looked at the height, weight, illness…
Oral health
Government’s green paper and its potential impact on oral health
Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the recent launch of the government’s green paper. It must be unheard of for…
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Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
Children will be banned from purchasing energy drinks under new plans from Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Some drinks contain five times…
Oral health
Dentists turning away patients
We can have access for all or a target number of UDAs filled, not both, Michael Watson says. A headline…
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Patient charge revenue makes up more than a quarter of NHS dental services spend
Steve Brine MP says patient charge revenue makes up 28.7% of Government expenditure on NHS dental services. In an open…
Dentistry
School children taught to count using sugar cubes to help curb obesity rates
Primary school children are being taught to count using sugar cubes to help combat childhood obesity. Worksheets, created by Public Health…
Oral health
Just how bad does it have to get?
Michael Watson details exactly what’s going wrong in NHS dentistry and what the Government needs to do to resolve it. Over…
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A reason to smile
Lets support dentistry’s brand, the smile, and get behind National Smile Month, Michael Watson says. So here we are, beginning…
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NHS practice closures forcing patients into 30-mile round trips
Dental patients from Bury St Edmunds could be facing 30-mile round trips as NHS practices become overwhelmed. The pressure on…
Dentistry
Are some practices subsidising the high UDA rates of others?
The BDA should be making sure some dental practices aren’t subsidising the high UDA rates of others, Michael Watson says.…
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Government’s ‘stealth tax’ is making the NHS millions
The Government is being accused of charging patients a ‘stealth tax’ when they visit for an NHS dental checkup. The…
Dentistry
Sugar advertising ban now more likely
We are long overdue action from the Government to tackle obesity and in turn child decay, Michael Watson says. According…
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‘Misleading’ and ‘unfair’ headlines about NHS dentistry
We need to stop playing ‘the blame game’ and get behind local and national initiatives to help promote better oral…
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Dental patients can’t get appointments due to Government ‘cuts on the sly’
Spending on dental care has dropped in real terms by £7.50 per head in England over the last decade. That’s…
Dentistry
Millions of patients unable to get an NHS dental appointment
Millions of NHS patients are struggling to access dentistry, an investigation by The Times has found. The investigation uncovered that 24 local authorities in England aren’t…
Dentistry
Is the Government limiting access to NHS dentistry?
It might not be long before the Government starts recommending annual check ups for those with good oral health, Michael…
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Will Hull City Council fluoridate its water?
We must all hope plans to fluoridate water in Hull go ahead, Michael Watson says. Hull City Council is looking…
Dentistry
What does the UDA contract pay for?
Michael Watson explains how the UDA system came about and how it is supposed to work in the practice. The…
Dentistry
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