Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access
2023-12-18
The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist. This follows a Health and
Health and Social Care Committee
Unmet need for NHS dentistry ‘hits record high’
2023-07-21
More than six million adults failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years, statistics suggest. The profession has spoken out about
Are associates and dental nurses being forgotten in NHS dentistry?
2023-07-19
Dental professionals have warned that dental associates and dental nurses are being forgotten as talks considering dental reform continue. Last week, the Health and Social
MPs demand ‘fundamental reform’ of NHS dentistry in new report
2023-07-14
Members of Parliament call for ‘rapid and timely action’ as they lay out their concerns over the future of NHS dentistry services in a new
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 April 2023
2023-04-29
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental profession bites back at claims NHS
Dental profession bites back at claims NHS dentistry is ‘recovering’
2023-04-26
The British Dental Association has urged parliament to set out a clear roadmap to reform for government after it tried to ‘defend the indefensible’. The
Parliamentary inquiry into the state of NHS dentistry has opened
2023-03-21
This morning, the Health and Social Care Committee received ‘brutally honest’ oral evidence on the state of NHS dentistry from dental leaders. MPs heard the
Core Strengths – sending the right message
2023-03-09
Catherine Rutland on dispelling dentistry myths and finding solutions for the wider provision of dentistry in this country. The Health and Social Care Committee has
NHS staffing crisis a ‘serious risk’ to safety of patients, report finds
2022-07-25
The NHS is facing ‘the greatest workforce crisis’ in its history, posing a serious risk to patient and staff safety. According to a new report
Will the government continue its inquiry into NHS dental services?
2020-03-13
Michael Watson questions whether the inquiry into NHS dentistry services will continue. Last summer, the then House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee instituted
Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry into dental services
2019-08-01
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry into dental services in England. It is inviting written submissions regarding the