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Man reportedly dies following DIY dentistry complications
A 52-year-old man has reportedly died from sepsis due to complications caused by DIY dentistry. A source close to the…
Dentistry
Overseas registration changes will not relieve NHS dental pressures – but dental therapists could
Linzy Baker shares her concerns over the proposed changes to overseas registration and highlights the benefits of utilising dental therapists…
Dentistry
Nearly one third of local dental budgets unspent, data suggests
New analysis shows that nearly one third of local dental budgets are going unspent in some areas of England. According…
NHS in crisis
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
Plans to change the overseas registration exam process – what does it all mean?
Stephen Henderson explores what a possible change to the overseas registration examination process really means, and raises questions about supervision…
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
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 17 February 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dental…
Dentistry
NHS dental recovery plan: is this the correct use of limited funding?
Dr Nilesh Parmar explains why the new NHS dental recovery plan falls short of what both the profession and the…
Dentistry
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
Rishi Sunak visits dental practice – and it is not accepting new NHS adult patients
Prime minister Rishi Sunak visited a practice following the announcement of the new dental recovery plan – but it is…
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
Labour says it would reform NHS dental contract within days of taking office
Wes Streeting has said Labour would reform dentistry’s NHS contract within days if the party was elected. The shadow secretary…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry recovery plan – what does it say?
Details of the long-awaited NHS dentistry recovery plan have been released – here’s all you need to know so far. …
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DIY dentistry ‘rampant’ across the UK, BDA warns
More than eight in 10 dentists have treated DIY dentistry cases since lockdown, a poll has suggested. The poll asked…
Dentistry
Life beyond the NHS: Transition to private
Join Simon Reynolds, Deborah Litherland-Smith and Emma Wilks on Tuesday 6 February at 7pm as they discuss life beyond the…
Business
Kevin Lewis – new year, same problems
It may be a time for contemplating the future, but Kevin Lewis suggests that we shouldn’t ignore the clues and…
Dentistry
Hundreds of dentists call to save ‘crumbling’ dental service
‘We cannot go on as we are’: More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that urgent, radical action…
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