Politics

Lowestoft minister welcomes plans to tackle dental deserts

In her maiden speech to the House of Commons, Jess Asato said access to NHS dentistry is “one of the most pressing issues” for Lowestoft residents.

Clinical negligence process is ‘crying out for reform’, dental union claims

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has urged the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence.

Dental defence organisation urges government to focus on critical dental issues

Dental Protection has called on the UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients.

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.