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Less than one per cent of dentists actively seeking work

Survey data has revealed that just 0.8 percent (241) of the 30,066 who completed the General Dental Council (GDC) survey on dentists’ working patterns said they were actively seeking work as a...

Consumer dental waste contributing to environmental harm

A sustainable electronics company has warned that the rise of electric toothbrushes is adding to the amount of harmful waste.

Team approach recommended to tackle dental workforce gap

Over 5,500 vacancies were recorded across the NHS dental profession in March 2024, according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ‘Fixing NHS Dentistry’ report.

‘Sobering’ results reveal dissatisfaction with NHS care

Satisfaction levels with NHS dentistry among the British public have continued to collapse since the pandemic, from 60 per cent in 2019 to a record low of 20 per cent in 2024, according to analysis of...

Dental team receives recognition for patient care

The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Nottinghamshire General Anaesthetic (GA) team has been awarded a Values in Practice (VIP) Award at Queens Medical Centre.

Stressed out?

Michael Sultan explains how to take action and improve your quality of life.

Managing stress

Jenny Sinclair-Brown explores how to ease your patient’s symptoms.

Government urged to invest in oral care

A greater investment in oral care will help reduce the overall spending on healthcare, says the Association of Dental Group’s (ADG).

Wellbeing resource for dental workforce launched

A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at BDIA Dental Showcase on March 15, 2025.

Heath minister flags dental workforce gap

The minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the dental workforce issues that stand in the way of recovery.

NHS satisfaction levels revealed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England.

Fun with the family

Steve Kettle considers the importance of quality time.