NHS in crisis

How does NHS dental access compare across England?

Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to…

Health & research

Funding stalls for NHS dentistry, dental leaders warn

Following a ‘damning’ report into NHS funding, dental leaders have urged the government to ‘put its money where its mouth…

Dentistry

Nearly half of children not seen by NHS dentist in past year

Nearly half (44.6%) of UK children have not seen an NHS dentist for over 12 months, according to new data from the…

Dentistry

Nearly one in four could not access NHS dentistry in last two years

A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS dental…

Dentistry

Almost £150 million of NHS funding returned by dentists, says new analysis

NHS dentists in England returned almost £150 million worth of government funding last year after failing to meet their treatment…

NHS in crisis

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

NHS dental recovery plan – what does it say?

Details of the long-awaited NHS dental recovery plan have been released – here’s all you need to know so far. …

Breaking news

‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025

Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact…

Dentistry

MP slams plans to convert dental practice into students flats

Plans to convert an NHS dental practice into student flats has faced backlash amidst continuing access issues.  According to BBC…

Dentistry