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BDA calls on government to extend NHS pension flexibilities to dentists

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to extend greater NHS Pension flexibilities to dentists. Earlier this…

Dentistry

Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry into dental services

The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry into dental services in England. It is…

Dentistry

Government consulting on water fluoridation and school toothbrushing scheme

The government has launched a new consultation on proposals to help people liver healthier, happier and longer lives. Titled ‘Advancing…

Dentistry

Is NHS dentistry in meltdown?

Michael Watson explains why the 2.5% pay rise is really only a 0.75% rise, and how more is needed to…

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Fail to learn from history and be doomed to repeat it

Nigel Jones urges dentists to take steps to ensure they don’t face the same challenges many did after the 2006…

Dentistry

Dentists in England to receive an above-inflation 2.5% pay rise

The government will be giving an above-inflation pay rise of 2.5% to dentists, which will be backdated to April. Health Secretary…

Dentistry

Concerns grow in Peterborough over availability of NHS dental appointments

Peterborough councillors voice growing concerns over the shortage of NHS dentists accepting new patients. NHS England can only name two practices currently…

Dentistry

Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

Children will be banned from purchasing energy drinks under new plans from Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Some drinks contain five times…

Oral health

HPV vaccine available to boys from September this year

Public Health England (PHE) is extending the HPV vaccine to 12 to 13-year-old boys from September this year. HPV causes…

Oral health

‘It’s taking a long time, but we’re getting there’ Sara Hurley says on contract reform

Sara Hurley says the current prototypes are looking ‘favourable’ in terms of providing clinical results. Speaking today at the Westminster…

Dentistry

Boris Johnson looks to overturn sugar tax

Boris Johnson says he will review whether the sugar tax actually improves health if he becomes Prime Minister. Mr Johnson says…

Oral health

Multiple practice ownership grows by 50% in the last four years

The number of multiple practice owners in dentistry has grown by 50% since 2015, according to Christie & Co. In…

Dentistry

Are you struggling to fill your vacancies?

If you’re struggling to fill vacancies in your practice, Practice Plan is encouraging you to speak out by filling in…

Dentistry

Brits cancelling appointments due to fear of dentist

More than a quarter (26%) of Brits have cancelled or delayed a dental appointment due to fear of the dentist.…

Dentistry

Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed

The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…

Oral health

Dave Cottam elected new chair of the GDPC

Dave Cottam is the new chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) at the British Dental Association (BDA). He…

Dentistry

Portsmouth – access to NHS dentistry

Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the lack of NHS dentistry in Portsmouth. Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South has…

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Juniors asked to have their say on revised 2016 contract

Hospital trainee members in England are being asked for their views on revisions to the 2016 contract. The move comes…

Young Dentist

‘Lack of progress in contract reform means many are questioning how long they can wait’

With a reformed contract due to be rolled out in less than 12 months, Practice Plan has been inviting NHS…

Dentistry