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Too little, too late – a look back at 2023
Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…
Dentistry
Dentistry’s 2023 round up
It has been a significant year for UK dentistry – from landmark court judgements, workforce plans and the closing down…
Dentistry
‘The time for reform is now’ in Northern Ireland, says BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 23 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC failed…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history
Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister
The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…
Dentistry
Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access
The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist.…
Dentistry
MP calls for NHS leaders to ‘pull their finger out’ on dental delays
Delays in finalising NHS dental contracts in Darlington has led to calls for NHS bosses to ‘pull their finger out’.…
Dentistry
A year of peaks, troughs and little progress – a look back at 2023
‘Not just a rollercoaster year, this time it’s Blackpool’s The Big One!’ – Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and BDA chair…
Dentistry
Magical Dental Check-Up Day – tackling NHS access issues
Adding a touch of magic: Rowan Thomas reports back from the Magical Dental Check-Up Day at Islington’s Dental Beauty. On…
Dentistry
UK dentistry: expectation versus reality
Neel Kothari explores why the UK dental sector might not live up to expectations for overseas professionals. Imagine deciding to…
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Tailored preventative advice ‘paramount’ for patients, says dentist
We hear from two dental professionals who share their thoughts on a new study that suggests just one third (34%)…
Dentistry
Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?
Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party…
Dentistry
Dental consultants to speak out on pay deal
The British Dental Association (BDA) said it will push to hold a referendum on government pledges to change consultant pay…
Dentistry
The new Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) – is it worth the paper it’s written on?
A new streamlined SDR was unveiled at the end of the summer to mixed reviews. Practice Plan regional support manager…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Autumn statement…
Dentistry
Upcoming Autumn Budget to ‘limit access to free dentistry for unemployed’
The dental profession has slammed upcoming proposals that will form part of this week’s Autumn Budget to limit access to…
NHS in crisis
An opportunity lost – ring-fenced dental funding was just a pipe dream
Addressing the barriers to patient attendance while encouraging the continued attendance of those already engaged in their own oral health…
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