There is growing evidence of recruitment problems for these foundation dentists’ trainers.
The news comes as the government has confirmed imposed uplifts for GDPs of 1.14 per cent including expenses, and one per cent pay for foundation dentists. The BDA has consistently argued these derisory uplifts will continue to jeopardise the long term sustainability of NHS general dental practice.
Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of general dental practice at the BDA, said, “Foundation training is a key part of ensuring the quality of NHS dentistry, and freezing these service cost payments, which cover the foundation dentist’s nurse, surgery labs and materials, is an act of unnecessary self-harm. The sustainability of the dental workforce depends on these trainers, and government risks shutting down the pipeline in its search for savings.
“A major review of foundation training is starting in September and we will reach out to trainers to ensure their voices are heard.”