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Hygienists and therapists can help exceed confidence in NHS dentistry
Concerns over the future of NHS dentistry can be changed with the correct use of the dental team, according to…
Oral health
I’m a dentist, get me outta here
The GDC should only investigate the initial complaint, and not sift through clinical records to find ‘something to stick’, says Jeff…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry has insisted the GDC is ‘turning the corner’
The head of the under-fire General Dental Council (GDC) has insisted it is turning the corner and will take the…
Dentistry
Michael Watson posts an open letter response to Barry Cockcroft
Michael Watson responds to Barry Cockcroft’s recent comments on NHS England figures for dentistry. Dear Barry, I read with some…
Dentistry
Confidence in NHS dentistry hits a new low
Ninety five per cent of dental professionals working within the NHS are less confident in the future of NHS dentistry.…
Dentistry
Private dentists are more motivated than NHS dentists
Dentists would be happier if they ditched NHS work and treated only private patients, a striking Government analysis suggests. The…
Private Practice
Barry Cockcroft comments on the latest NHS England figures for dentistry
Barry Cockcroft, former chief dental officer and non-executive director at Mydentist, comments on the latest NHS England figures. The report…
Dentistry
NHS dentist’s patient numbers fall for the first time since 2013
The number of patients visiting an NHS dentist in England has fallen for the first time since 2013. The Health…
Dentistry
Number of female dentists up by 44.2% since the start of the NHS contract
The Health and Social Care Information Centre (www.hscic.gov.uk) has published its annual NHS Dental Statistics for England. This covers patients…
Dentistry
The Friends and Family Test has received 10 million responses
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) has received its 10 millionth response today, according to the NHS. The FFT was…
Dentistry
Antimicrobial resistance a ‘serious threat’ to public health
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has called for a stop to inappropriate use of antibiotics in the NHS.…
Dentistry
Fluoridating drinking water could reduce financial burden on the NHS
Fluoridating drinking water could reduce the huge financial burden on the NHS caused by children’s oral health. These fresh claims come after…
Dentistry
Price, cost and value
Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due…
Dentistry
Scottish Government launches ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme
The Scottish Government has launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of health and social care services in Scotland. The…
Dentistry
NHS compensation reaches more than £1 billion
The NHS paid out more than £1.1 billion in compensation to patients involved in medical negligence claims for 2014/15. That’s according to…
Dentistry
End to pay progression for NHS dentists
Dentists’ leaders are seeking urgent answers after the Health Secretary announced plans to axe annual pay progression – criticising it…
Dentistry
One in five parents in East Anglia have never taken their child to the dentist
One in five parents in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk have never taken their child to see the dentist. That’s according…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry’s outlook is explained
Julian English talks to Nigel Jones, sales director at Practice Plan, about his views on the future of NHS dentistry…
Private Practice
Planning for a more positive future
The management team at Moody Terrace Dental Practice Ltd decided they wanted to create a more positive future which, for…
Dentistry