Why money alone won’t fix NHS dentistry
2023-01-23
Neel Kothari explains why NHS dentistry needs more than just money if it is to work. Whilst there is no doubt that years of below
NHS Dentistry
Medical and dental leaders call for changes to ‘broken’ pay review process
2023-01-19
Medical and dental leaders have joined forces in a bid to restore independence to a ‘broken’ pay review process within the NHS. The British Dental
Welsh government is giving patients ‘false hope’, dentist says
2023-01-17
‘NHS dentistry in Wales is on its knees’: Following ‘misleading’ claims from the Welsh government on the availability of NHS dental appointments, one dentist has
Skill mix guidance on use of dental therapists released by NHS England
2023-01-16
NHS England has released new guidance regarding the utilisation of dental hygienists and dental therapists. This follows the ‘significant’ changes to the NHS dental contract
Rishi Sunak claim that UK has ‘more NHS dentists’ since new contract changes is a ‘grotesque misrepresentation’
2023-01-11
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK now has ‘more NHS dentists’ since the new NHS contract changes were introduced last year. In the latest
A partner who can share the workload
2023-01-11
Sarah Barnard, regional support manager from Practice Plan, looks at three key things you should consider when selecting a plan provider. Running a dental practice
Cost of living crisis – 15% avoid dentist due to cost of checks ups
2023-01-10
As the cost of living crisis continues into 2023, the number of people who avoid the dentist due to the cost of treatment has increased
Are dentists really ‘growing more optimistic’ over NHS contract reforms?
2023-01-09
A new report suggest that dentists are ‘growing more optimistic’ over potential NHS contract reforms – while 70% of the dental profession still expect profits
Toothless in England urge patients to speak out ahead of government inquiry
2023-01-06
Credit: Sas Astro A campaign group pushing for improved NHS dental services are encouraging people to share their stories ahead of a government inquiry. Toothless
Will this winter be the final straw for NHS dentistry?
2022-12-21
As NHS dentists face a difficult winter, Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones spoke to BDA chair Eddie Crouch, to get his views
Isle of Wight dental crisis is ‘an appalling mess’, committee finds
2022-12-07
As the Isle of Wight’s dental crisis worsens ‘day by day’, the Isle of Wight health and social care committee met earlier this week to
Taking stock of a future in NHS dentistry
2022-11-30
Matthew Hadman shares his experiences of engaging with dentists on their opinions around NHS dentistry and assesses whether there has never been a better time
