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Patients in Rutland struggle to secure NHS dental appointments

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

Dentists require more to correct decade-long pay cut

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the above-inflation six per cent pay increase for NHS dentists is welcome progress.

Dental reforms are a ‘matter of urgency’ says the health secretary

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.

Durham and Darlington require a solution to the privatisation of dental practices

A County Durham and Darlington council meeting has heard more dental practices in the area have gone private. Councillors are considering ways to attract dentists back to the area.

Blackpool seeks to tackle tooth decay in children

Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.

Welsh politician campaigns for dental school

Siân Gwenllian, a north Wales member of the Senedd (MS), has commissioned a survey seeking to understand the experiences and perspectives of dental school students in Wales.

Equipping current and future leaders in dentistry

A look at the importance of good leadership in difficult times. 

West Wales introduce central waiting list for NHS dental care

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Dental Service has introduced a central waiting list for those requiring access to routine NHS dental care

Dental amalgam extension: a ‘glimmer of hope’ for Northern Ireland dental services

The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland (NI) has expressed relief that the European Commission has approved a derogation from the EU’s mercury regulations.

Dental plan provider welcomes new team member

Practice Plan is improving the support it offers to multi-site customers with the recruitment of a support team member.

Meeting your patient's expectations

Alyn Morgan discusses the steps practitioners can take. 

MBE awarded to retired dentist

Laura Milby, former NHS Lanarkshire’s clinical director, general dental services, has been awarded an MBE in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to dentistry.