What needs to change for NHS dentistry to thrive?
2025-10-27
As the dental profession prepares for the outcome of England’s NHS dental contract consultation, dentist Mohsan Ahmad explores what he thinks needs to happen to
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Dentistry Gym – unconventional ways to beat stress
2023-03-08
‘Don’t let UDA stress impact you negatively’: This month Khalil Hussein discusses the rise of stress in dentistry and how to overcome it. Now is that
Has NHS dentistry reached boiling point?
2023-02-13
Dr Michael Allen shares his thoughts on the current exodus of dentists who are walking away from the NHS. ‘Four in 10 dentists over the
COVID-19 – UDA rates fell by 58% in 2020
2021-11-01
UDA rates fell by 58% in 2020 compared to the previous year, data shows. The latest CQC State of Care report exposes key issues within
UDA target makes no sense but there is optimism for the future
2021-03-09
Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch discuss the current state of NHS dentistry and how negotiations are going between NHS England and the BDA. There is
BDA launches UDA Checker to show average rates across England
2020-02-07
The BDA has launched a ‘UDA Checker’, so dentists can check the Unit of Dental Activity values in their area. It claims the checker gets
Swimming against the tide
2016-06-16
The current commissioning model for the NHS has become part of the problem, Kevin Lewis says. This column is like a magical mystery tour through
Should we learn to live with UDAs?
2016-05-17
Michael Watson suggests letting other members of the dental team earn UDAs on younger patients Maybe we should stop waiting for a new dental contract
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
What’s wrong with UDAs?
2015-08-03
Michael Watson doesn’t believe a new contract will help NHS dentistry NHS England needs to tell dentists exactly what it wants for its UDAs, Michael
Dentists respond to Which? ‘Clean up Dental Costs’ campaign
2015-06-16
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to the latest findings of the Which? Clean Up Dental Costs campaign, and reports of significant waiting times
Dentists dissatisfied with current NHS contract, research shows
2015-06-10
Dentists are dissatisfied with the current NHS contract Dentists are dissatisfied with the current NHS contract and are lacking knowledge about the current pilots and prototypes,
