NHS

Cancer patients will see ‘few benefits’ of free dentistry, says BDA

As MPs debate whether to extend free NHS dentistry to cancer patients, experts have expressed concern that those already eligible…

Dentistry

Challenges and opportunities in the dental recovery plan

John Makin analyses the challenges and opportunities posed by recently announced changes to dental regulation and policy as a result…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 April 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Are dental…

Dentistry

Mental illness exacerbates NHS staffing crisis, says union

More than three in 10 respondents (31%) to a survey of NHS staff had taken time off work due to…

NHS in crisis

NHS staff report exposure to pornographic images at work

One in 10 respondents to a survey of NHS staff said they had experienced sexual harassment, including being offered money…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 30 March 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New powers…

Dentistry

Only 1% of dentists trust the recovery plan, survey says

A new national survey of dentists in England suggests that the profession’s opinion of the dental recovery plan is overwhelmingly…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 March 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Only 15%…

Dentistry

Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows

Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours…

Dentistry

Profession warns Welsh government over ‘unprecedented’ increase in NHS charges

The profession is calling for new funds for NHS dentistry in light of the recent increase in patient charges. The…

NHS in crisis

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 9 March 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Almost one…

Dentistry

‘A slap in the face’ – NHS dental charges to increase

The announcement that NHS dental charges will increase from April 2024 has met with criticism from the dental profession. From…

Breaking news

Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour

Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public. This is…

NHS in crisis

Will the new patient premium tackle the access crisis?

Experts from across the dental profession and government discuss their views on the new patient premium announced as part of…

Dentistry

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugees in the UK are calling on authorities to allow them to help the NHS in the face of dental…

Dentistry

Can the dental recovery plan deliver real change?

Nigel Jones weighs up the pros and cons of the recently announced dental recovery plan – does it represent real…

NHS to Private

UK healthcare is ‘prime target’ for Russian hackers, says report

A new report warns that British healthcare infrastructure is susceptible to cyberattacks by Russian hackers, which could lead to a…

AI & technology

‘Excruciating neglect’ – Scottish government to debate NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has welcomed the announcement that NHS dentistry will be debated in the Scottish Parliament.…

Dentistry Scotland

NHS LGBT inclusivity scheme axed due to ‘lack of funding’

The government has reportedly defunded the NHS Rainbow Badge Partnership, a scheme aiming to foster LGBT inclusivity in healthcare settings.…

Dentistry