Is dentistry at the back of the queue for reform?
2025-07-05
All of the healthcare professions are crying out for regulatory reform, says Kevin Lewis – when will it be dentistry’s turn? In making such a
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Calls for GDC to reform regulation to boost morale
2024-09-10
The new government’s rescue agenda for dentistry must include GDC reform says John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU). A fresh start is
‘A lonely battle’: NHS dental contract reform will improve preventative care, dentists say
2024-09-05
Dental professionals are calling for a new NHS contract and more resources to combat oral health misinformation, research has found. A new report from the
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
2024-01-10
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These guidelines, which came into affect
‘The time for reform is now’ in Northern Ireland, says BDA
2023-12-24
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of Northern Irish health service dentistry. The
Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access
2023-12-18
The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist. This follows a Health and
GDC reform should be a cross-party commitment in 2024, says John Makin
2023-11-17
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses what needs to be done to reform dentistry in 2024. The state of dentistry will
Dental Reform in Northern Ireland: Facing Challenges Ahead of Restored Assembly
2023-06-13
Main Content Dental Reform in Northern Ireland: Facing Challenges Ahead of Restored Assembly The case for dental reform in Northern Ireland is facing significant obstacles
DDU voices concerns following delays to GDC reform
2022-07-25
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is both ‘disappointed’ and ‘frustrated’ after plans to reform healthcare regulators, including the GDC, are delayed. The government announced that
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,
Reform of NHS dentistry ‘will take place before Parliament’s summer recess’, says minister
2022-06-14
Only ‘modest’ and ‘marginal fixes’ will take place within the current NHS dental system despite promises from the government. This is the latest verdict of
Dawn of a new age of indemnity
2022-04-03
Kevin Culliney takes a look at the indemnity provisions reform and discusses what we can expect from this. Recently, Sajid Javid announced government proposals to
