Bas and Haleon outline what it would like to see from the next government, with an emphasis on preventative care.
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.
The Liberal Democrats announced on June 21 a £750m a year dental rescue plan to offer more appointments and free check-ups for children in an effort to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.
The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2023/24 on June 20, 2024.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that data released in June 2024 confirms the Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland remains on the brink. The association said the service...
The Labour Party has pledged to tackle the crisis in children’s dentistry by providing extra appointments.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said NHS dentistry is now at the forefront of voter concerns for the General Election. It says voters are calling for a plan to save the service.
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published a modelling analysis by YouGov, which demonstrated majority support for phasing out the sale of tobacco in every constituency in England, Scotland and...
The lack of available services, especially in rural areas, has resulted in Wales being labelled a “dental desert”. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the government to improve access.
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced a plan to “end dental deserts,” including an emergency scheme to guarantee children and young mothers free dental checkups on the NHS.
Newly qualified dentists could be required to deliver NHS care for several years after they graduate under a government consultation launched on May 23, 2024.
Robin Swann, the health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the passing of a motion to include Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.