NHS

Does the UDA system really need changing?

It is not the UDA system that needs changing, Michael Watson believes. On the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry is ‘failing patients’ who are most in need

The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that the NHS dentistry payment system is failing patients most in need. A…

Dentistry

What do the latest dentists’ earnings figures really show?

Michael Watson looks into the latest NASDAL figures on dentists’ earnings. Before Easter, the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants…

Dentistry

The emperor’s new clothes

It’s only the government that benefits from the current structure of the NHS dental contracts, says Kevin Lewis. Sometimes I…

Dentistry

Increasing NHS dentistry fees will not improve the UK’s oral health

An increase in NHS dentistry fees and a barely negligible pay rise for dentists will not improve the oral health…

Dentistry

What will the increase in NHS dentistry fees mean?

Could the increase in NHS dentistry fees cause dentists to look elsewhere to reach their UDA target, Michael Watson questions.…

Dentistry

Northern Ireland dentists vote to accept new dental contract

Community dentists in Northern Ireland have voted to accept a new dental contract that will see wages rise 4.4%. In…

Dentistry

‘Pay what you can afford’ practice opens

The Real Junk Tooth Project has recently opened in Dewsbury offering ‘pay what you can afford’ dentistry. Supported by Dentaid,…

Dentistry

Government announces a 5% hike in NHS dental charges

Jeremy Hunt was accused of sneaking out an inflation-busting hike in dental charges when MPs backs were turned. Fees will…

Dentistry

Dentists wouldn’t recommend dentistry

The NHS Confidence Monitor has revealed that 70% of participants would not recommend dentistry as a profession to their family.…

Dentistry

Delivering a new approach to NHS dentistry

Sara Hurley is determined to provide a new approach to dental care and oral health, Michael Watson believes. Outside the…

Dentistry

BDA slams 1% pay rise recommended for dentists

The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) has recommended a 1% pay rise for dentists in 2016/17. The…

Dentistry

CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy

Sara Hurley has outlined the key themes of her integrated strategy for oral health and dental care. Speaking at the…

Oral health

NHS treatment credit muddle

A dental patient was threatened with prosecution in a muddle over the controversial new ‘universal credit’ benefit. The unnamed man, living…

Dentistry

NHS bursary cuts ‘deeply concerning’

Proposed changes to NHS bursaries could see a drop in the number of DCPs being trained, according to the BSDHT. These…

Dentistry

Rising number of children’s tooth extractions in England

The number of children having their teeth extracted in England has increased, figures from the HSCIC have shown. Numbers rose by…

Dentistry

Could NHS IT failures leave dentists short of meeting contractual requirements?

IT failures with the new NHS contract management system could leave dentists failing to meet contractual requirements. The British Dental…

Dentistry

How to recommend private treatments

Kevin Lewis explains how ‘ridiculous’ the NHS and GDC guidelines are on how to recommend private treatments. Many years ago,…

Private Practice

BDA and SDPC voice concerns over unannounced practice inspections

The BDA and SDPC have voiced their disappointment with the Scottish Government over plans to introduce unannounced practice inspections. The…

Dentistry