Evidence of racism and sexism has been found in the structures and person-to-person interactions across the NHS. Published in the BDJ, a new report makes
As dentists in Wales are asked for their views on a new NHS dental contract, Nigel Jones speaks to BDA Wales’ Lauren Harrhy to get
Three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months, according to a new survey. While 78% of
Patients in Wales could be offered treatment at any available practice within their area under new plans for NHS dentistry, sparking criticism from the profession.
Private practices in Scotland saw a big drop in average net profit per principal – down more than £30,000 in 2022-23. But NHS practices showed
Increase UK training places in dentistry and dental hygiene to help secure long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry, the government has been told. The Dental Schools
CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, including by providing information and
The government has confirmed that NHS dentists will receive a 4% pay rise, which dental experts warn will not cover the rising cost of care.
Only one fifth of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last month were successful, a new government survey found. Around
Experts are calling for contract reform to maintain the dental workforce as a new report identified more than 5,500 unfilled NHS dental vacancies. The Fixing
Public dissatisfaction with dentistry is higher than with any other NHS service, with only one in five people satisfied with how it runs. These are
The government has a ‘moral duty’ to support communities that need access to NHS dentistry. This according to the minister of state for care Stephen