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DD training services – medical emergencies in the dental practice

We take a closer look at some of the training courses DD provides. Here DD explains how important it is…

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Autumn Budget 2021 – what impact will it have on dentistry?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday revealed fresh economic plans for the UK, with £5.9 billion set aside to alleviate NHS backlogs.…

Dentistry

Toothless in Suffolk – campaigners march streets for better NHS dental care

Dental campaigners took to the streets of Suffolk to call for better access to NHS dentistry. Crowds were out in…

Dentistry

Almost two thirds of adults prefer dental trips than back-to-back meetings

More than 60% of adults prefer a trip to their practice for dental treatment than back-to-back meetings, it has emerged.…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Conservative Party Conference…

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Conservative Party Conference – Health Secretary sidesteps NHS dentistry

Health Secretary Sajid Javid bypassed NHS dentistry in the latest Conservative Party Conference, sparking fury from the profession. In his…

Dentistry

Reaction – NHS dental targets increased to 65%

Chief dental officer Sara Hurley yesterday announced that NHS contract targets are now at 65% – sparking criticism from the…

Dentistry

Former GDC committee chair suspended for racist comments

A former chair of the GDC has been suspended after suggesting that he would not want an African dentist to…

Dentistry

‘Pie in the sky’ – NHS publishes review into future of dental education

Oral health should be integrated into a multi-professional model within NHS healthcare. This is according to the latest Advancing Dental…

Dentistry

Prime Minister says NHS will be a ‘better place’ for dental profession

Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims the latest investments will make the NHS a better place for the dental profession. Robert…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Northern Irish dentists…

Dentistry

Northern Irish dentists call for ‘overhaul’ of GDS contract

Northern Irish dentists have written to Health Minister Robin Swann to ‘overhaul’ the General Dental Services (GDS) contract. The letter…

Dentistry

NHS chaos – nine million children missed out on dental treatment

Millions of young children missed out on an NHS dental appointment in the last 12 months. Official statistics expose a…

Dentistry

‘Failed systems’ – no change in earnings for dentists in England

Self-employed dentists in England saw no change to their taxable income in 2019/20, new data reveals.  The figure remained at…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Profession says 3%…

Dentistry

Tributes paid to first female CDO Dame Margaret Seward

Professionals from all corners of dentistry have paid tribute to Dame Margaret Seward following news of her death.  Dame Margaret…

Dentistry

Profession says 3% pay rise for NHS dentists is ‘progress’

NHS dentists have been handed a 3% uplift to their pay in a move that has been praised by the…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…

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Dental profession slam government decision to use ‘unethical’ dental checks on migrants

The profession is urging the government to reconsider ‘unethical’ plans to introduce dental checks to work out the age of…

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