Luke Pollard has warned health ministers that “dental services in Plymouth are in decay.” The MP's survey found that 765 people in Plymouth are unable to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.
Robin Swann, minister of health of Northern Ireland (NI), has announced a £9.2m investment in dental access initiatives for 2024/25. The investment aims to bolster support for dental practices and...
The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care says Healthwatch England polling.
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, has accused ministers of failing to meaningfully address the crisis in NHS dentistry. Research from the party revealed that more than a third of...
The General Dental Council (GDC) has provided an update on work underway to address concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public domain regarding serious concerns considered by an...
Two ultra fundraisers are preparing to go the extra mile (and many more besides) in support of Dentaid The Dental Charity. Rafina O’Brien, a dental hygienist from Yeovil in Somerset, and George...
An initiative to improve access to dental services for people experiencing homelessness is being piloted in Doncaster, based on a successful pilot in West Yorkshire.
A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.
Councillors, public health directors and healthcare providers have been working together in an effort to expand the water fluoridation scheme across Nottinghamshire County and the city.
Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.
Christie & Co, specialist business property adviser, has promoted Joel Mannix to the coveted position of head of dental for the UK.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to freedom of information requests from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
A survey by Healthnews has evaluated which countries in the G7 have the highest dental costs. In the UK, they found an “average price of $331 for dental procedures”.
One of the critical debates at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024 focused on dental amalgam. Opinion leaders met to discuss the material's safety and the available options for clinicians.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised the government's ‘Recovery Plan’ following answers at the Health and Social Care Committee’s hearing on March 19, 2024.