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Wellbeing budgets

Campaigning public health charity ASH recently reported that the government has been urged by a think-tank to introduce “'wellbeing budgets’ that look beyond gross domestic product (GDP) to reduce...

Scottish government plans set to decimate NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association Scotland has warned plans to return NHS practices to pre covid models of work will devastate dental services across the country.

NI: constructive meeting with health minister to move dental reform forward

The British Dental Association has met with health minister Robin Swann to discuss the ongoing challenges in dentistry.

Ending smoking in the UK would increase the number of UK jobs by nearly half a million

New analysis of national statistics published in advance of the budget and spending review recently finds major benefits to the UK economy if all expenditure on tobacco ended.

The British Fluoridation Society appoints new council member

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to announce Aiman Tahir is joining its council.

Healthwatch and BDA urge chancellor to reverse a decade of cuts

In a joint message, Healthwatch England and the British Dental Association (BDA) have urged Rishi Sunak to use the coming spending review to guarantee the future of NHS dentistry.

New GDC Chair joins CGDent in celebrating launch

Speakers including Abhi Pal, president of the College of General Dentistry, and Lord Toby Harris, chair of the General Dental Council, will be broadcast live at 6.45pm on October 21.

BACD strengthens partnership with Boutique Whitening

To strengthen the membership benefits available and expand opportunities to engage within the industry, the BACD is proud to work with an array of industry-leading dental manufacturers and suppliers,...

UK’s paediatric dentists welcome CMO’s statement in support of water fluoridation

A landmark statement from the UK’s four chief medical officers in support of water fluoridation has contributed to the growing momentum in favour of this most cost-effective of measures to reduce...

Dentists, are you ready for your self assessment?

The majority of self assessment customers will have been affected in some way by the pandemic last year, which is why your tax return for the 2020/21 tax year may seem a bit different than in previous...

Making the right decision

Suki Singh looks at what you can do if you’re not sure whether a move from the NHS to private dentistry is the right one for you.

A brush with the law

Rachel Lawton explores practising dentistry in a prison.

Aesthetic periodontics

Boota Singh Ubhi considers the potential of surgical crown lengthening.

Free mouthwash for homeless and vulnerable patients thanks to Christmas charity partnership

Homeless and vulnerable people across the UK are receiving free bottles of mouthwash thanks to a charity partnership between CleanCert Hygiene Ltd and Dentaid.