Parents don’t realise dental care is free for children
2017-05-16
A third of parents don’t realise dental care is free for children, a new survey has revealed. The survey, carried out by Mydentist, found that
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Scottish parents told to take more responsibility for children’s oral health
2017-04-18
Scottish parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s oral health, a paediatric dentist has said. Professor Nicola Innes, paediatric dentist and associate dean
Survey launched asking for your thoughts on NHS dentistry
2017-04-18
Practice Plan has announced the launch of its fifth NHS Confidence Monitor, to survey the profession’s attitudes to NHS dentistry. It has announced a change
Government not doing enough to promote free dental care for children, BDA says
2017-04-07
Only 74% of parents realise check-ups for children under 18 are free, a new report has found. The latest Yougov poll of over 900 parents
NHS England announces a 1% pay rise for dentists
2017-03-29
NHS England has awarded dentists a pay increase of 1% for 2017/18, after a recommendation by the DDRB. The government claims the below-inflation increase has been
Below-inflation pay rise announced for Welsh NHS dentists
2017-03-28
The government has announced a below-inflation 1.44% pay rise for Welsh NHS dentists from 1 April. This is inline with a report from the Review Body
NHS Scotland dentists receive a 1% pay rise
2017-03-27
The Scottish government has agreed a 1% pay rise for all NHS Scotland staff in 2017/18. There are also additional measures for the lowest paid
Dental associates get a 1% pay cut
2017-03-23
Average profits for associate dentists have dropped by almost 1%, from £68,024 in 2015 to £67,389 in 2016. The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants
CQC announces a drop in fees for dental practices
2017-03-10
CQC fees for dental practices will drop £113 for a single-location practice with four chairs to £837 a year. Many other sectors the Care Quality Commission
NHS contract reform: are you ready?
2017-02-13
We explain everything we currently know about the potential new NHS dental contract. Six months ago, 100 dental practices were selected to take part in
Jeremy Hunt to consider creating one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
2017-02-10
Jeremy Hunt is considering merging all nine health regulatory bodies into one ‘super-watchdog’, new reports have claimed. The Health Secretary will be publishing a consultation
BDA Scotland ‘dismayed’ at the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry
2017-01-25
The BDA Scotland has expressed dismay at the latest figures showing the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry. Figures released yesterday showed 92% of