The government has unveiled its 10-Year Health Plan, detailing major reforms of the NHS – here’s every change that affects dentistry. The 10-Year Health Plan
New artificial intelligence technology will scan NHS systems to flag safety concerns to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Described as a ‘world first’ by the
The government has launched a survey for dental practices in England to inform plans to reform the NHS dental contract. Dentists across England are being
Senedd members debated a ‘radical’ bill to introduce a legally binding minimum staff level for NHS dental services in Wales as experts warn of ‘desperate
Milkshakes and lattes are just some of the drinks that could be covered under the sugar tax following new government proposals. Running until July 2025,
Jason Wong, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, discusses the government’s priorities for dentistry and what it is doing to create change. As a dentist,
The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in the UK. The £62 million
A dental practice in Bristol drew a queue of more than 100 people as it announced it would be taking on more NHS patients. In
Following a ‘damning’ report into NHS funding, dental leaders have urged the government to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ and fix NHS dentistry.
Dentist and clinical lecturer Rakhee Patel will take up the post of deputy chief dental officer (CDO) for England. She will work alongside CDO for
The UK spends less public money on healthcare than nine of 14 European countries, according to new analysis of public health spending. The research compared
Dental experts have criticised prime minister Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’, which did not mention the government’s pledges for dentistry. On 5 December, Keir Starmer
