Politics

Rising costs “risk pricing patients out of care” MP warns  

Richard Foord, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, has warned that the increasing cost of NHS dental fees across England will see patients across Devon priced out of essential care and fuel a rise in...

Association demands politicians drop plans for further NHS charge hikes

The British Dental Association has demanded that the Secretary of State for Health drop plans for a further four per cent increase in NHS charges in England next year.

Association launches policy proposals for NHS dentistry in Scotland

Following the Association of Dental Group’s (ADG’s) first roundtable meeting of its new Scotland branch in February 2023 in Edinburgh, the trade body has launched its Scottish “Six to Fix” policy...

“The crisis of access and affordability is not just a health crisis, but a social equalities crisis”

During the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, ministers heard from Healthwatch England representatives concerning the effect of increased fees and the cost of living crisis...

Association urges the government for “reform”, not “tweaks”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the Health and Social Care Committee to set out a clear roadmap to reform for the government.

Minister expresses anger at new dental charges

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP has criticised a further rise in dental charges, warning it will mean more people putting off having vital treatment.

Bath MP addresses gaps in government data collection

At Business of the House on April 20, 2023, the MP for Bath questioned the leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, on NHS dentistry data.

Association says the government needs a “reality check” 

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity of official data. 

Data reveals rise in “dental deserts”  

Over six in ten local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist since 2019, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. 

Council to discuss the pressures of post-pandemic dentistry

Following a new report, Shropshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board expects to hear that dental services have not yet been restored to pre-pandemic levels.  

Free trade deal is a major threat to UK public health, warn experts

The new deal will make it harder for the UK to regulate tobacco and alcohol or ban products like those containing harmful pesticides, warns analysts.

Welsh first minister faces questions on the access crisis

On March 28, 2023, the first minister of Wales was questioned by politicians on the growing NHS dentistry waiting list.