Disposable vapes could be available on NHS despite ban
2023-09-18
Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said to be working towards a
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Financial support to make dental studies more accessible
2023-09-06
Eligible students on a range of health courses, such as dental and medical, will be able to claim 50% more for travel and accommodation as
Kevin Lewis – an exercise in recycling
2023-08-26
Kevin Lewis discovers that, in NHS dentistry, new ideas and new solutions appear to be in very short supply. The government’s green credentials may be
BDA hospital trainee members vote to strike
2023-08-25
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that hospital dental trainees across 15 NHS trusts have voted to strike against below inflation pay awards. Closing
Turning an ‘ugly duckling’ into a ‘swan’ – my practice transformation
2023-07-07
Satya Patel, practice principal at Strictly Dental Carlisle & Penrith, explains why technology and new surgery designs helps patient comfort. In the design of any
Celebrating 75 years of NHS dentistry
2023-07-06
As we mark 75 years of the National Health Service, Ben Atkins explains why some hard work will guarantee a bright future for NHS dentistry.
‘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
New government plans to boost number of dentists in England
2023-06-30
The government will train thousands more dentists and doctors as part of a new scheme to boost staff numbers. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan,
The Windrush generation – celebrating 75 years
2023-06-22
Seventy five years after HMT Empire Windrush arrived in London, Rebecca Silver sheds a light on the story of the Windrush generation and how they
NHS to pilot weight loss jabs to tackle obesity
2023-06-09
The NHS will pilot weight loss jabs over the next two years in a bid to tackle the obesity crisis across the UK. Backed by
GDC versus Williams – an ethical analysis
2023-06-05
David Obree, dentist and fellow in medical ethics at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, considers the ethics behind the case of GDC versus Williams.
The Chief Dental Officer for England is standing down
2023-05-30
Sara Hurley, the Chief Dental Officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job to focus on her new roles as a