NHS Dentistry

Spike in number of NHS dental complaints, figures show

New figures reveal a small increase in the number of NHS complaints involving primary care dental services. As a result,…

Dentistry

Being in control makes the difference

In this month’s column, Nigel Jones considers the changing world of dentistry and why many clinicians are choosing to take…

NHS to Private

New changes made to NHS dental contract

Dentists have warned that new ‘marginal’ changes to the NHS dental contract do not go far enough in ending the…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley…

Dentistry

Mydentist Clincon22 – ‘dentistry that’s right for you’

Mydentist hosted its biggest annual conference yet, and Tamara Milanovic attended to hear all about the future of Mydentist and…

Dentistry

‘Don’t shoot the messenger’ – GMB presenter responds following outrage over comments on NHS dentistry

Good Morning Britain’s presenter Richard Madeley has responded following outrage from the dental profession over controversial comments he made about…

Dentistry

New dental centre opens doors to tackle shortage of dentists

A new dental practice has opened its doors in Bangor, Wales, in a bid to alleviate the increasing shortage of…

Dentistry

Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley claims NHS dentists ‘can’t do extractions’

Dentists urge TV presenter Richard Madeley to correct his inaccurate comments on NHS dentistry made during Good Morning Britain this…

Dentistry

Moving from the NHS to private practice – the thorny issue of charging for children

If you’re moving from the NHS to private practice, how to charge for children’s oral healthcare can be a sensitive…

Dentistry

Autumn Budget 2022 – what does it mean for dentistry?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced the 2022 Autumn Budget with hopes of tackling the cost of living crisis. But…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 12 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Mouth cancer on the rise…

Dentistry

Dentist records voicemail warning patients of NHS access crisis

A dental practice has recorded a voicemail message informing patients to discuss the ‘crisis in NHS dentistry’ with their MP.…

Dentistry

No regrets about leaving the NHS…again

    As dentist, Simon Gallier says in this short video, in his experience of more than 30 years in…

NHS to Private

NHS dentistry – is this the end of the love affair?

Regional support manager Louise Anderson suggests it may be time to bid a fond farewell to an old love. Most…

NHS to Private

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 5 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry Club – it’s…

Dentistry

‘We need to change the entire system’ – your thoughts on today’s dental climate

The cost of living crisis, NHS access troubles, increased interest rates – as families struggle across the country, many are…

Dentistry

Thousands of new NHS dental appointments offered in Wales

Tens of thousands of newly-available NHS dental appointments are now available in one part of Wales. Health leaders in Swansea…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 October 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘She had sold her dead…

Dentistry

Rishi Sunak scraps pledge to fine patients £10 for missing NHS appointments

Rishi Sunak has today scrapped his pledge to charge people for missing NHS appointments – which formed part of his solution for…

Dentistry