NHS dentist’s patient numbers fall for the first time since 2013
2015-08-25
NHS dentist’s patient numbers drop for the first time since 2013, according to the HSCIC The number of patients visiting an NHS dentist in England
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The Friends and Family Test has received 10 million responses
2015-08-20
The first Friends and Family Test results have come through after its 10 millionth response The Friends and Family Test (FFT) has received its 10
Number of female dentists up by 44.2% since the start of the NHS contract
2015-08-20
The number of female dentists has risen by more than 44% since 2006 The Health and Social Care Information Centre (www.hscic.gov.uk) has published its annual
Antimicrobial resistance a ‘serious threat’ to public health
2015-08-19
NICE has called on a stop to inappropriate antibiotic use to fight antimicrobial resistance The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has called for a
Fluoridating drinking water could reduce financial burden on the NHS
2015-08-18
New research has shown fluoridating water could be the key to reducing the financial burden on the NHS Fluoridating drinking water could reduce the huge
Price, cost and value
2015-08-13
Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due to patients failing to attend
Scottish Government launches ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme
2015-08-06
‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme aims to start a ‘national discussion’ on the future of Scottish healthcare The Scottish Government has launched a ‘national conversation’
NHS compensation reaches more than £1 billion
2015-08-05
The amount the NHS is paying out in compensation claims has reached more than £1 billion The NHS paid out more than £1.1 billion in compensation to
End to pay progression for NHS dentists
2015-07-28
Jeremy Hunt has announced a clampdown on pay progression for dentists Dentists’ leaders are seeking urgent answers after the Health Secretary announced plans to axe
Planning for a more positive future
2015-07-21
The management team at Moody Terrace Dental Practice Ltd decided they wanted to create a more positive future which, for them, meant leaving the NHS
Jeremy Hunt announces a seven-day-week NHS
2015-07-17
Jeremy Hunt announces plans for a seven day NHS service Jeremy Hunt has announced plans for a seven-day-week NHS in England during his speech at the
BDA calls for a joined up partnership to tackle children’s oral health
2015-07-16
The BDA has called for a joined up approach to children’s oral health The BDA has called for a coordinated joined up partnership to tackle
