‘Pay what you can afford’ practice opens

2016-03-14

A practice offering ‘pay what you can afford’ dentistry has opened in Dewsbury The Real Junk Tooth Project has recently opened in Dewsbury offering ‘pay

Government announces a 5% hike in NHS dental charges

2016-03-11

Jeremy Hunt has announced a 5% jump in NHS dental charges in 2016 Jeremy Hunt was accused of sneaking out an inflation-busting hike in dental

Dentists wouldn’t recommend dentistry

2016-03-11

The latest NHS Confidence Monitor has revealed dentists’ desired retirement age is 60 The NHS Confidence Monitor has revealed that 70% of participants would not

Delivering a new approach to NHS dentistry

2016-03-10

Michael Watson believes a new strategy is needed on the delivery of NHS dentistry in England Sara Hurley is determined to provide a new approach

BDA slams 1% pay rise recommended for dentists

2016-03-09

The DDRB has recommended a 1% pay rise for dentists The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) has recommended a 1% pay rise

NHS treatment credit muddle

2016-03-04

An NHS dental patient has been caught up in controversy over the new ‘universal credit’ benefit A dental patient was threatened with prosecution in a muddle

NHS bursary cuts ‘deeply concerning’

2016-03-02

NHS bursary cuts could see a drop in DCP numbers, the BSDHT warns Proposed changes to NHS bursaries could see a drop in the number

Could NHS IT failures leave dentists short of meeting contractual requirements?

2016-02-26

NHS IT failures could leave some practices failing to meet contractual obligations IT failures with the new NHS contract management system could leave dentists failing

BDA and SDPC voice concerns over unannounced practice inspections

2016-02-08

The BDA and SDPC have voiced their disapproval over plans to introduce unannounced practice inspections The BDA and SDPC have voiced their disappointment with the

Prime Minister challenged over lack of NHS dentists

2016-02-02

The Prime Minister was challenged recently over the lack of NHS dentistry in Bradford South The Prime Minister has been challenged over the lack of NHS

Have your say on working in the NHS

2016-01-25

What are your thoughts on working in the NHS? Are you happy working within the NHS? If you are a practice manager with something to

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, writes to the dental profession

2016-01-20

Sara Hurley addresses the nation in a New Year’s message Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, has written a New Year message to the