NHS dental reform in Wales – will it be rescue or revolt?
2025-09-19
The consultation on the reform of NHS dental services in Wales closed in mid-June – Louise Anderson shares her thoughts on the proposals as we
consultation
Proposed compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists – the profession reacts
2024-05-29
We hear the thoughts from the profession on the government’s proposal for a compulsory NHS tie-in for newly-qualified dentists. Last week, the government launched a
Water fluoridation – consultation launched on expansion in north east
2024-03-25
The government has today launched a consultation expanding community water fluoridation schemes in the north east of England. This comes as part of the NHS
Telemedicine Appointments and Comfort Increase Among Older Adults
2020-08-19
One in four older adults had a virtual medical visit in the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, most by video, according to a
Dental and Pharmacy Students Collaborate at University of Otago
2020-01-21
For the first time, pharmacy and dentistry students at the University of Otago have collaborated within a clinic setting to improve their training and patient care,
GDC proposes decrease in ARF for dentists but increase for dental care professionals
2019-05-10
The GDC is proposing decreasing the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for dentists, with a small increase for dental care professionals. Launched in its consultation – Working with the dental
GDC launches consultation on dental specialties
2019-02-01
The GDC is seeking your views in its new consultation on specialist listings, launched today. The consultation, which closes on 25 April, is looking for
Video Virtually Connects Patients With Dentists
2019-01-03
The TeleDentists has launched virtual dental visits for patients who need immediate consultations for urgent oral and dental problems and face-to-face next-day appointments when needed.