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.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the above-inflation six per cent pay increase for NHS dentists is welcome progress.
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.
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.
Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.
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.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Dental Service has introduced a central waiting list for those requiring access to routine NHS dental care
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.
Practice Plan is improving the support it offers to multi-site customers with the recruitment of a support team member.
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.