Better access to NHS Dental Services under new reforms
2022-07-19
New reforms to the dental contract – the first in 16 years – mean NHS dentists will be paid more for treating more complex cases,
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Government announces ‘significant change’ to dental contract
2022-07-19
This morning, the NHS announced the first significant change to its dental contract in 16 years since its introduction, including a minimum UDA value. The
Kevin Lewis – contextually speaking
2022-06-12
Kevin Lewis considers the contradictions of NHS demands and the impact it has on the motivation of the profession. I would begin by making clear
The Secret Dentist – time to get off the NHS dentistry fence
2022-05-24
This month The Secret Dentist calls on organisations in dentistry to say NHS dentistry is not fit for purpose. In my last blog two months
Cost of living pressures – NHS dental charge freeze is crucial
2022-05-23
Dentists have called on the government to freeze NHS dental charges following the stark rise in the cost of living. This comes after the government
More than 2,000 dentists quit NHS in last year, figures show
2022-05-03
Thousands of dentists have moved away from NHS dentistry in the last year, new figures suggest. The number of dentists providing NHS treatment fell from
‘Making promises that can’t be kept’ – Ukrainian refugees offered NHS dentistry
2022-04-22
Health professionals are advised to help refugees from Ukraine find an NHS dentist, sparking fears that new arrivals will be let down by the system.
Current NHS contract has ‘run out of road’, says CDO Sara Hurley
2022-04-01
The current UDA system is no longer workable – but there needs to be ‘understanding and compromise’ in the face of any contract changes. This
NHS public satisfaction drops to 25-year low
2022-03-30
Public satisfaction with the NHS has plummeted to its lowest level in 25 years, according to a new survey. The British Social Attitudes Poll revealed
Practice makes perfect – from a stream to a flood
2022-03-27
Nigel Jones comments on the Commons debate and expresses the seriousness of dentists leaving the NHS. ‘We all – the BDA, patients, MPs and the
Practice makes perfect – just keep swimming
2022-02-08
Despite the struggle that lays ahead for NHS dentists, the profession must swim against the tide, says Nigel Jones. Big decisions lie ahead for many
NHS Maintaining High Professional Standards framework (MHPS): the change that is needed
2022-02-01
Deepika Raino explores the MHPS and explains why she thinks it needs a reform to ensure it is fair for dental professionals. Implemented over 16