In Bath and North East Somerset, 14,159 children have not been seen by an NHS dentist in the past year, according to House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats and the...
The UK and Welsh governments will collaborate on healthcare for the first time to help drive down waiting lists on both sides of the border and improve patient care as part of an approach to working...
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has taken the concerns of the dental profession to Westminster, with its priority being the reform of the GDC’s fitness to practise processes.
More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Office for National Statistics data has revealed that 96.9 per cent of patients who do not have a...
The Labour Market Advisory Board has been launched to advise the government on getting Britain ‘working again’ following growing economic inactivity.
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in...
North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.
The College of General Dentistry president, Roshni Karia, attended a meeting on August 23, 2024, to help inform a National Audit Office (NAO) investigation into NHS dentistry.
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Newly qualified dentists could be required to deliver NHS care for several years after they graduate under a government consultation launched on May 23, 2024.
Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.
Figures uncovered by Scottish Labour have revealed that at least 36,818 Scots have left NHS dentists for private dental care since 2019.
Richard Lishman explains how the government's priorities will affect dental professionals.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned unmet need for NHS dentistry in England is at an all-time high. It said the data shows no sign of recovery for the struggling service.
In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024, the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the forthcoming session.
The latest data reveals that the typical waiting time to enrol with an NHS dentist in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is almost four years.
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has published an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The society hopes the minister’s appointment will lead to dental reforms.
The British Dental Association (BDA) says initial talks with the government have opened the door to a potential reform of NHS dentist’s contracts in England.
Bas and Haleon outline what it would like to see from the next government, with an emphasis on preventative care.
The Green Party has vowed to end Britain's dental deserts by restoring full access to NHS dentistry after years of cuts that left millions unable to get affordable dental treatment.
The Liberal Democrats announced on June 21 a £750m a year dental rescue plan to offer more appointments and free check-ups for children in an effort to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.
The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2023/24 on June 20, 2024.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that data released in June 2024 confirms the Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland remains on the brink. The association said the service...
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