Government eases pressure on face mask shortage
2020-02-27
The UK government will unlock stocks of face masks to ease the pressure on supply problems facing UK dentistry. It claims the Department of Health
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Worldwide shortage of face masks risks imminent disruption of dental services
2020-02-14
A shortage of face masks could cause ‘imminent disruption’ to dental services, the British Dental Association (BDA) says. Current guidance says dentists must wear disposable
Changes at the GDC leading to ‘better protection of the public’
2020-02-13
Changes over the last three years at the General Dental Council (GDC) has lead to better protection of the public. That’s according to GDC chair,
BDA launches UDA Checker to show average rates across England
2020-02-07
The BDA has launched a ‘UDA Checker’, so dentists can check the Unit of Dental Activity values in their area. It claims the checker gets
Martin Woodrow appointed new BDA chief executive
2020-02-06
The BDA has appointed Martin Woodrow as its new chief executive, replacing the outgoing Peter Ward. He is currently the acting chief executive, after previously
Longer hours needed to maintain same levels of dental pay
2019-12-04
Three quarters (75%) of dentists feel they have to work longer hours to maintain the same levels of dental pay. Consequently 82% believe it is becoming
BDA Calls for Improved Integration of Oral Health in Public Health
2019-11-27
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on all parties to stop treating oral health as the missing piece in health policy as it launches
Adults in England unable to get an NHS dental appointment
2019-11-20
Around 1.45 million adults across England cannot get an NHS dental appointment, new analysis from the BBC shows. A further 2 million adults assume they cannot get
The BDA launches its manifesto for oral health
2019-11-19
The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for a joined-up approach to NHS
Labour promises free dental check ups if elected
2019-11-18
Labour is promising to scrap charges and offer free dental check ups if it wins the next general election. All band one treatment costs will
BDA Applauds Plan to Fight Obesity and Tooth Decay Together
2019-10-28
The British Dental Association (BDA) applauds the independent report from departing UK Chief Medical Officer Sally Davies for offering an integrated response to the challenges
NHS to Provide Mental Health Support for All Doctors and Dentists
2019-10-26
All National Health Service (NHS) doctors and dentists in England now have access to a free, comprehensive mental health service. These clinicians can get confidential
