No mention of dentistry in NHS Long Term Plan
2019-01-07
The NHS claims its new Long Term Plan could help to save up to 500,000 lives over the next decade. With additional funding announced, the NHS
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Tooth extractions amongst children reach record highs of almost 43,000 last year
2018-01-15
Teenager and child tooth extractions reached record highs last year, equating to 170 hospital operations a day. The latest figures from the Local Government Association (LGA)
Taiwan court orders dentist to pay mother £710,000 in ‘upbringing fee’
2018-01-10
A court in Taiwan has ordered a dentist to pay his mother around £710,000 for funding his dental training. The court was told how the
NHS dental practices not accepting new patients
2017-09-06
Almost half of NHS dental practices aren’t accepting new adult patients and only three-fifths are accepting new child patients. That’s according to the NHS Choices
Antibiotics being handed out ‘like smarties’ by online pharmacies
2016-10-04
The BDA has joined other medical organisations condemning the handing out of antibiotics by online pharmacies A BBC investigation has revealed a rise in the number of
Desmond D’Mello case: patients tested positive for hepatitis C
2015-03-17
Desmond D’Mello case: patients tested positive for hepatitis C Five people treated by Dr Desmond D’Mello have been tested positive for hepatitis C. Hygiene concerns