What are the motivations for NHS dentistry in England?
2025-12-01
Early career ideals may draw dentists into the NHS – but building pressure around the NHS contract and finances are pushing many away. This is
BDJ
No patients showed awareness of dental therapist role in new study
2025-07-16
Calls have been made for better public education on the dental team after research found ‘critical knowledge gaps’ regarding different roles. Published in the BDJ,
Racism and sexism ‘alarmingly normalised’ in the NHS, says report
2025-07-02
Evidence of racism and sexism has been found in the structures and person-to-person interactions across the NHS. Published in the BDJ, a new report makes
The impact of the menopause on the dental workforce
2022-02-03
More conversations need to be had about the menopause and how people can manage their symptoms in the dental practice. This is according to a
‘I thought it was a misprint’ – BDJ cites female professional as ‘filling a gap’ between male colleagues
2021-02-03
The BDJ has come under fire for its ‘archaic’ content after a female dental professional was described as ‘filling a gap’ between male colleagues. The
Dental anxiety could lead to lower income and social isolation
2018-04-24
Dental anxiety could lead to feelings of shame, poor self confidence and social isolation, a new study has shown. Published in the International Dental Journal,
Lost dentures costing the NHS £1 million
2017-11-27
Around 9,500 dentures are lost in NHS hospitals around England every year, costing the NHS about £1 million. That’s according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal
Extractions under GA leads to five missed school days
2017-05-31
Children who require general anaesthetic (GA) to extract decaying teeth miss five days of school. That’s according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), which
Will Hull City Council fluoridate its water?
2016-11-16
It’s amazing that water fluoridation, a measure proven across the world to be effective, should arouse such irrational opposition, Michael Watson says We must all
Sugarfree gum could save the NHS £8.2 million
2016-02-12
A new study has shown sugarfree gum could save the NHS £8.2 million per year The NHS could save £8.2 million if 12-year-olds are encouraged
Hull fluoridation bid backed
2015-01-30
The British Dental Association (BDA) has thrown its weight behind discussions that could lead to the fluoridation of public water supplies in Hull. The measures would
