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Three in five call for dentists to be paid more for NHS work
Two thirds of the public believe NHS dental services to be in crisis, with the majority wanting more government investment…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 July 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… MPs demand…
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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… Dental practices should…
Dentistry
Male Northern Ireland dentists earn £38,000 more than their female colleagues
The average taxable income for male dentists in Northern Ireland (NI) is £38k more than female dentists. Figures from NHS…
Dentistry
Is NHS dentistry in meltdown?
Michael Watson explains why the 2.5% pay rise is really only a 0.75% rise, and how more is needed to…
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Dentists in England to receive an above-inflation 2.5% pay rise
The government will be giving an above-inflation pay rise of 2.5% to dentists, which will be backdated to April. Health Secretary…
Dentistry
Associations join forces to call for reform of the DDRB
The BDA and the BMA have joined to call for reform of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).…
Dentistry
NHS dentists in England to receive a 2% pay rise
The Government has announced a 2% uplift in pay for NHS dentists in England from October. This move comes after the…
Dentistry
Major changes to dental nurse pay and development
Mydentist has announced £2.5 million investment in its career progression programme, with pay increases for its 4,000 dental nurses. From…
Dentistry
NASDAL figures – are dentists overpaid?
Michael Watson questions whether the BDA is ‘crying wolf’ over the pay of dental practice owners. The annual NASDAL (National Association…
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NHS staff due to receive 6.5% pay rise
NHS staff will receive a pay rise of at least 6.5% over the next three years, the Government has said.…
Dentistry
NHS Scotland dentists receive a 1% pay rise
The Scottish government has agreed a 1% pay rise for all NHS Scotland staff in 2017/18. There are also additional…
Dentistry
Dental associates get a 1% pay cut
Average profits for associate dentists have dropped by almost 1%, from £68,024 in 2015 to £67,389 in 2016. The National…
Dentistry
Dentists’ income drops by 15.7% in the last five years
NHS contract holders’ average taxable income in England and Wales dropped 15.7% in the last five years to £117,400 in…
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
End to NHS pay cuts?
Dentists have been promised an end to wage cuts, as public-sector pay restraint became a general election issue. Both Labour…
Dentistry
Private dental practice profits creep ahead of NHS
Private dental practice profits have crept ahead of NHS net profits for the first time in almost a decade. These…
Dentistry
BDA calls for the Government to invest ‘significant sums’ in NHS dentistry
Governments across the UK must pay heed to the economic challenges facing NHS dentistry and maintain their commitment to patients…
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