Racism in dentistry ‘choking progression’ finds study
2021-05-14
A new report into racism in dentistry has warned of the ‘undeniable moral case for change’ within the profession. The report, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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What will the future of dentistry look like?
2021-04-29
Dentistry reports back from Denplan’s policy roundtable discussion that aimed to shed light on the issues facing UK professionals. Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, held its
‘Absolutely shocking’ – patients travel more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry
2021-04-21
Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into crisis even further. Following the
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Kilcoyne discusses significant concerns at the BDA after resigning for a second time
2021-04-16
After resigning twice from the BDA PEC board, Tony Kilcoyne says significant concerns remain. What has happened to cause you to resign for a second
One year on: the changing landscape of dentistry
2021-04-12
Zoe Close talks to Eddie Crouch about how COVID-19 has changed the profession, what the short- and long-term impacts will be and how practices can
COVID-19 – NHS dentistry in Wales operating at one fifth of pre-pandemic levels
2021-04-08
New estimates reveal that NHS dentistry in Wales is operating at just over one fifth of pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the British Dental Association
Wrong tooth extraction taken off NHS Never Event list
2021-04-01
Wrong tooth extractions have been removed from the NHS’s Never Event list, it has been confirmed. From today, extracting the wrong tooth will no longer
NHS dental charges will not increase from April
2021-03-30
Patient charges will not increase from 1 April in England or Wales, it has been confirmed. The Department of Health and Social Care says there
Oral Health Inequalities Persist in England
2021-03-23
Poor oral health is almost entirely preventable, according to Public Health England (PHE), which noted that despite progress over the past few decades, inequalities remain
Government recommends 1% pay rise for NHS dentists
2021-03-05
The government has recommended that NHS dentists receive a 1% pay rise in 2021 to 2022, sparking calls for a ‘fair deal’. This follows the
‘Huge inequalities’ – data reveals dramatic drop in children’s dental visits in Scotland
2021-02-23
The number of children seen by a dentist in Scotland fell to one quarter of the 2018-2019 average, it has emerged. Between May and December
‘Deeply disturbed’ – dental students in Aberdeen told they will not receive financial support
2021-02-16
Calls are being made for clarification after Scottish dental students at a university were told they would not be compensated. This follows the news that
