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More than 10 million dental appointments delayed due to COVID-19
The BDA estimates a 10 million backlog of appointments due to dental practices shutting down during the COVID pandemic. It…
Dentistry
Government eases pressure on face mask shortage
The UK government will unlock stocks of face masks to ease the pressure on supply problems facing UK dentistry. It…
Dentistry
Sugar tax causes huge drop in number of drinks containing too much sugar
The number of drinks containing too much sugar fell from 49% to 15% following the sugar tax. A new study…
Oral health
Worldwide shortage of face masks risks imminent disruption of dental services
A shortage of face masks could cause ‘imminent disruption’ to dental services, the British Dental Association (BDA) says. Current guidance…
Dentistry
Changes at the GDC leading to ‘better protection of the public’
Changes over the last three years at the General Dental Council (GDC) has lead to better protection of the public.…
Dentistry
Martin Woodrow appointed new BDA chief executive
The BDA has appointed Martin Woodrow as its new chief executive, replacing the outgoing Peter Ward. He is currently the…
Dentistry
Time to end ‘bidding wars’ for NHS orthodontics
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for an end to competitive tendering for NHS orthodontics. Commissioning orthodontic services across the West…
Orthodontics
The BDA launches its manifesto for oral health
The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for…
Dentistry
Labour promises free dental check ups if elected
Labour is promising to scrap charges and offer free dental check ups if it wins the next general election. All…
Dentistry
What is the state of health care and adult social care in England?
Michael Watson reviews the CQC’s annual report – The state of health care and adult social care in England. The…
Blog
NHS England offering mental health support for dentists and doctors
NHS England is launching mental health support for dentists and doctors, the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced. Confidential support…
Dentistry
Tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay needs a joined up approach
Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer, is calling for a joined-up response to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay. In…
Oral health
Sugar tax works 10 times better than voluntary challenges, figures show
Sugar levels in drinks covered by the sugar tax have dropped 10 times faster than foods outside the levy. Public Health England…
Oral health
Faculty of Dental Surgery calls on schools to go sugar free
The Faculty of Dental Surgery is urging school dinners in England to go sugar free. It hopes this will help combat high tooth decay rates…
Oral health
Uniting to find a solution
Representatives from the dental and care sectors met at the British Dental Association to discuss the findings of the Care Quality…
Dentistry
Government’s green paper and its potential impact on oral health
Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the recent launch of the government’s green paper. It must be unheard of for…
Blog
BDA calls on government to extend NHS pension flexibilities to dentists
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to extend greater NHS Pension flexibilities to dentists. Earlier this…
Dentistry
Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry into dental services
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry into dental services in England. It is…
Dentistry
Government consulting on water fluoridation and school toothbrushing scheme
The government has launched a new consultation on proposals to help people liver healthier, happier and longer lives. Titled ‘Advancing…
Dentistry