Vaping tax to be considered by the government
2024-02-27
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping at next week’s budget to protect the public’s health. This is because the
Government
Overseas dentists could practise without passing ORE: the profession reacts
2024-02-21
‘A terrible idea’: We hear thoughts from the dental profession on the recent news that the overseas registration exam process could be changed. Sakina Syed,
The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan
2024-02-14
Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of it? Ken Dalley My concern
Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show
2024-02-12
The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show. This comes as the Office
‘The crisis will remain a burning issue’ – experts respond to the NHS dental recovery plan
2024-02-08
Key figures in the UK dental profession have shared their thoughts on the recently-released NHS dental recovery plan. The government’s long-awaited recovery plan for NHS
Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
2024-01-30
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental profession think? Ella Samuel –
‘Size doesn’t matter’ – BDA casts doubt on government promises
2024-01-24
The government’s promises of a ‘big package of change’ for NHS dentistry have been received with scepticism from the dental community. The government was challenged
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
2023-12-19
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This is according to the British
Government plans to reform dental regulation dubbed ‘disappointing’
2023-12-13
A recently announced proposal to reform regulation across all healthcare professions has been criticised for its failure to provide a specific timeline for General Dental
Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?
2023-12-04
Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party has promised to tackle the
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
2023-11-27
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak remains ‘committed’ to it. The
Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks
2023-10-09
The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes after the government opened a