Dentistry’s Seb Evans talks to ITV about Dentistry Census
2022-01-21
Credit: ITV East Anglia FMC hit the headlines on ITV yesterday following the release of the first findings from its first ever Dentistry Census. Dentistry
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Almost 1,000 dentists left the NHS last year
2022-01-20
New data reveals that almost 1,000 dentists walked away from the NHS last year. According to Department of Health data analysed by the BBC, nearly
More than 70 dentists move away from NHS work in Leicester
2022-01-19
More than 70 different dentists who held NHS contracts have ceased doing NHS work over the last year. This is according to new data obtained
Omicron wave – dental practices can submit claim for lost activity due to staff absence
2022-01-17
Exceptional circumstances have been announced by NHS England in light of the continued impact of Covid-19 and staff absence. Where patient activity is lost due
‘Longer hours and lower morale’ – first impressions of the new NHS targets
2022-01-13
‘Longer hours and lower morale’ – this is the verdict of an NHS dentist just days after new targets came into play. Mohsan Ahmad, a
Boris Johnson says government delivered ‘record investment’ in NHS dentistry
2022-01-06
Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims he has overseen ‘record investment’ into NHS dentistry. He made the statement when facing queries from MPs at yesterday’s session
‘Completely demoralised’ – why the NHS targets have pushed me to go private
2022-01-05
As 2022 rolls in, NHS dental providers will now have to deliver 85% of their contracts as part of the new targets. The news sparked
NHS targets increase to 85% in 2022 – the reaction
2021-12-23
This week, chief dental officer Sara Hurley announced that NHS targets will increase to 85% from January. And from April, this will increase to 100%
CDO Sara Hurley releases 2022 update for NHS dentistry
2021-12-22
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has unveiled the latest targets for NHS dental practices in the run up to Christmas. Between January and March 2022,
Recruitment crisis and contract reform – what Professor Bedi can teach us about his time as CDO
2021-12-19
Professor Raman Bedi reflects on the crisis in NHS dentistry 20 years ago and his role as the chief dental officer for England during a
Recovery of NHS dental care ‘too slow’ says Healthwatch
2021-12-14
The recovery of NHS dental care is not moving fast enough, causing particular worry over the health of children and young people. This is according
Boris Johnson quizzed on dental care in PMQs
2021-12-09
Boris Johnson faced questions about the state of dentistry during the latest session of Prime Minister’s Questions. Dr Caroline Johnson, the MP for Sleaford and