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.
In her maiden speech to the House of Commons, Jess Asato said access to NHS dentistry is “one of the most pressing issues” for Lowestoft residents.
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has urged the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence.
Dental Protection has called on the UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients.
Grassroots campaign, Toothless in England, has released an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The organisation calls on the minister to declare a dental emergency and stresses the urgency of...
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.
A study by Broadstone reveals that 24 per cent of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years were unable to do so.