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‘I fear for single-surgery practices’ – pleas for leniency in face of new NHS contract arrangements
A dentist has warned of the mental health and financial impact on dentistry as new contract targets are imposed in…
Dentistry
The secret dentist – dentistry is the most powerful influencer in the UK (if only we could stick together)
With so many groups in dentistry pulling in different directions, it’s difficult to have one common voice to help argue…
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… COVID-19 – dentists’…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – calls and complaints about dentistry increased by 450% over summer
The top two most searched for advice articles in the summer were about how to access an NHS dentist, a…
Dentistry
‘Not fit for purpose’ – why change is needed to save NHS dentistry
Sarah Canavan opens up about her 25 years working as an NHS dentist and what she thinks needs to be…
Dentistry
Ethnic minorities less successful in getting NHS dental appointments, report finds
It has been revealed that young people and ethnic minorities are less successful in getting NHS dental appointments. This is…
Dentistry
Lack of funding leaves 51% of Scottish dental practices vulnerable after lockdown
More than half (57%) of practices say they would consider remaining closed after COVID-19 if a more viable SDR funding…
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… CDO Sara Hurley…
Dentistry
Your exit plan from NHS dentistry
Many new graduates are put off NHS dentistry from the outset. Fahad Khan explores their options and how to move…
Young Dentist
Will the government continue its inquiry into NHS dental services?
Michael Watson questions whether the inquiry into NHS dentistry services will continue. Last summer, the then House of Commons Health…
Dentistry
What’s next for NHS dentistry?
Practice Plan is hosting events up and down the country sharing information on NHS dental contract reforming and working out…
Dentistry
What does the ‘Workington Man’ want from dentistry?
Michael Watson summarises what he things this election’s swing voter, the ‘Workington Man’, might want from dentistry. ‘Workington Man’ was…
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How to solve the NHS dentistry access crisis
To solve the NHS dentistry access problem, dentists will have to accept a salary from the government, Michael Watson says. The…
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Starting Well campaign having a positive impact
Starting Well is helping to improve the oral health of children and close the north-south divide, research shows. Dr Robin…
Dentistry
NHS dentists don’t want to be working in the NHS
More than three quarters (77%) of NHS dentists don’t see themselves working in the NHS in five years’ time. The latest…
Dentistry
What is the state of health care and adult social care in England?
Michael Watson reviews the CQC’s annual report – The state of health care and adult social care in England. The…
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What to expect if you’re expecting
Sophie Kwiatkowski looks at what you can expect in terms of maternity/paternity leave and pay under the NHS. We are…
Dentistry
Cornwall patients waiting a year for NHS dental appointment
Patients in Penzance are waiting 12 months for the next available NHS dental appointment. Cornwall Live reports check ups cancelled by text with…
Dentistry
Dental therapists are keen to be a gateway to NHS dentistry services
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have said that ‘dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS…
Dentistry