Dental public health ‘stuck in limbo’, experts warn
2026-01-28
Dental experts have said that ‘huge delays’ to the merger of NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will leave dental
NHS England
Mouth cancer cases in England hit record high
2025-10-30
Cases of mouth cancer in England have reached the highest levels on record, prompting experts to call for greater public awareness of early symptoms. New
Childhood tooth decay hospitalisations rise in ‘public health emergency’
2025-09-26
Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data. The figures show that 21,162 children aged 5
Waiting times for community dentistry are ‘unacceptable’, says expert
2025-08-07
NHS England has issued new guidance to ensure that data is collected at national level on waiting times for assessment and treatment in community dental services (CDS) following
Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England: the dental profession reacts
2025-03-13
Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced he will abolish NHS England, the administrator managing the health service, as experts warn of the ‘critical’ impact on
‘Reheated austerity’ – NHS dental charges to increase
2025-03-11
NHS dental charges for patients in England will increase by around 2.3% from 1 April 2025, sparking criticism from the profession. This will mean the
‘Radical reformer’ appointed as NHS England chair
2025-03-05
Dr Penelope Dash has been confirmed as the new chair of NHS England by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Penelope (Penny) Dash
NNHS Urgent Primary Dental Care Arrangements for 2025/26 and Closure of New Patient Premium Scheme
2025-02-25
The NHS has outlined new arrangements for urgent primary dental care for the 2025/26 period, alongside confirmation of the closure of the New Patient Premium
Males more likely to not have dentist than females, stats show
2024-12-10
Just over half of adults report having an NHS dentist in the last month – with one third having private treatment. This is according to
Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England
2024-11-06
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest figures ‘continue to concern’. One
NHS to deliver dental checks for children at residential special schools
2024-10-08
Children and young people in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered free NHS dental checks. They
Nearly 250,000 could access weight loss jabs under NHS England
2024-10-08
NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive weight loss jabs as part