Politics

Open letter urges the government to declare a ‘dental emergency’

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...

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.

Thousands of Scots enrol in private dental care

Figures uncovered by Scottish Labour have revealed that at least 36,818 Scots have left NHS dentists for private dental care since 2019.  

King’s speech heard loud and clear

Richard Lishman explains how the government's priorities will affect dental professionals. 

Unmet need for NHS dentistry in England stands at 13m, says association

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.

Government promises to tackle tobacco in the king's speech

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.

Twenty-four per cent of people left without NHS dental appointment

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.

Call on Cornish MPs to address crisis in dentistry

The latest data reveals that the typical waiting time to enrol with an NHS dentist in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is almost four years.

Open letter calls for government reforms to tackle oral health inequalities

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has published an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The society hopes the minister’s appointment will lead to dental reforms.

Association calls on the government for reforms

The British Dental Association (BDA) says initial talks with the government have opened the door to a potential reform of NHS dentist’s contracts in England.

Shaping the future of the country’s oral healthcare

Bas and Haleon outline what it would like to see from the next government, with an emphasis on preventative care.

Pledge to end dental deserts with £3bn for NHS contract

The Green Party has vowed to end Britain's dental deserts by restoring full access to NHS dentistry after years of cuts that left millions unable to get affordable dental treatment.