Profession slams 6% pay uplift for dentists
2023-07-13
A 6% uplift on dentists’ pay has been accepted by the government amidst conversations over the future of NHS dentistry. But the British Dental Association
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‘Just a short-term sticking plaster’ – the profession reacts to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
2023-07-13
As the government announces plans to increase workforce numbers in the NHS, we hear from figures in dentistry who share their thoughts on the details.
GDC fails to provide number of dentists erased for charging ‘top up’ fees
2023-07-05
The GDC has failed to meet its legal requirement to provide the number of dentists who have been erased for providing ‘top up’ fees in
‘It’s good to give back’ – the dentist helping to tackle NHS dental waiting lists
2023-07-04
Prakash Promod, the clinical director at Alban City Dental and Surgical Centre, opens up about his experience working within the NHS and his passion
Dental profession slams Rishi Sunak after he forgets name for dental therapists
2023-07-04
The Prime Minister forgot the name for dental therapists last week after suggesting they take up more dental work to relieve NHS dentistry access issues.
People seek dental treatment at Glastonbury due to access troubles at home
2023-06-26
Festival goers at Glastonbury sought dental treatment after having trouble finding appointments at home, according to a charity. Festival Medical Services – which has organised
The Secret Dentist – the only way to save the NHS?
2023-06-25
‘When will we realise that nothing is going to happen without drastic action?’ asks The Secret Dentist. Time to throw the baby out with the
Changes made to performance level tolerance for NHS dentistry
2023-06-20
NHS England has revised its performance level tolerance to ‘support the ongoing recovery of dental services’. In a statement released yesterday, it stated that the
How we could solve the cost of living crisis within NHS dentistry
2023-05-30
Mohsan Ahmad considers the impact the cost of living crisis is having on NHS dentistry – and puts forward potential solutions. Dental practices, as with
Is NHS dentistry collapsing – or has that become a narrative?
2023-05-25
‘It’s not all doom and gloom’: Del Kahya addresses the ‘skewed perception’ of NHS dentistry and why it’s important to promote balanced discussions. It’s understandable
NHS dentists in England at lowest level in 10 years
2023-05-23
The number of active NHS dentists in England is at its lowest level in a decade, official figures show, as pressure mounts for urgent reform.
Why charging top-up fees will cripple the NHS dental budget
2023-05-19
Following the High Court’s ruling that charging top-up fees is permitted, Neel Kothari discusses why this is a ‘disaster’ for NHS England and the consequences