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New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces

The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without…

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NHS dental recovery plan could be unreliable, government admits

The government gave ‘evasive and inaccurate answers’ regarding NHS dentistry at today’s Health and Social Care Committee hearing, the profession…

Dentistry

Government shares plans to strengthen dentistry

Following the publication of the NHS dental recovery plan and overseas registration changes, the government shares its intentions behind these…

Dentistry

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

Experts call for health focus in spring budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of…

Dentistry

Vaping tax to be considered by the government

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping at next week’s budget to protect the public’s…

Dentistry

Overseas dentists could practise without passing ORE: the profession reacts

‘A terrible idea’: We hear thoughts from the dental profession on the recent news that the overseas registration exam process…

Dentistry

‘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

The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan

Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…

Dentistry

Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show

The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show.…

Dentistry

‘The crisis will remain a burning issue’ – experts respond to the NHS dental recovery plan

Key figures in the UK dental profession have shared their thoughts on the recently-released NHS dental recovery plan. The government’s…

Dentistry

Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist

The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental…

Dentistry

‘Size doesn’t matter’ – BDA casts doubt on government promises

The government’s promises of a ‘big package of change’ for NHS dentistry have been received with scepticism from the dental…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession

The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of  ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…

Dentistry

Government plans to reform dental regulation dubbed ‘disappointing’

A recently announced proposal to reform regulation across all healthcare professions has been criticised for its failure to provide a…

Dentistry

Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?

Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party…

Dentistry

New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’

New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak…

Dentistry

Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks

The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…

Dentistry

Contract reform: a quiet revolution?

Nigel Jones wonders what the future holds for NHS dental contract reform – are we soon to see an NHS recovery…

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