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29 Aug 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

NHS dental statistics show steady recovery with over 35 million treatments delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published its annual 2024/25 NHS Dental Statistics – England report, showing encouraging recovery and growth in dental services post-Covid-19.

28 Aug 2025 • Mental Health, Newsfeed Sub

BDA – Wales: 2025 mental health of dentists’ survey launched

We have launched our 2025 mental health survey, and we want to hear from you. The survey is open to all dentists in Wales – whether you work in community or general dental services,…

22 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Regulation

CDS pay recommendation accepted by UK governments

Alongside a 4% uplift, DDRB calls for a wider review of pay and progression to address recruitment and retention challenges. In its annual report for 2025, the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) recommended…

18 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Health

‘Chemo wrecked my teeth, I can’t afford treatment’

A woman who says her teeth were destroyed by cancer treatment says dental care in the UK “feels like we’re going back to Victorian times”. Faye Woodley, who is unable to work because of chronic…

14 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teeth

Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.

15 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

Number of UK registered dental care professionals rises again

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register has expanded to its largest size in recent years, following the annual renewal period.

13 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

GDC publishes report on AI use in dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a report examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used in dental services and the potential implications for dental professionals, patients and the wider sector.

8 Aug 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

BDA secures better waiting list data for Community Dental Services in England

In response to significant lobbying work from the British Dental Association, NHS England has issued new guidance to ensure that data is collected at national level on waiting times for assessment and treatment of vulnerable adults and…

12 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Health

Maple compound used to fight tooth decay

A compound derived from maple trees and naturally occurring in maple syrup was found to prevent caries-causing biofilm from adhering to teeth in a new study. The compound, epicatechin gallate, has been described as ‘a…

7 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown

The government has announced plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who it says are exploiting people and causing harm. Under the new proposals, only qualified health professionals will be able to…

6 Aug 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

New town dentist disputes NHS ‘no need’ claim

A dental practice in Nottinghamshire says it has been told it cannot offer NHS treatment because there is deemed to be “no need” for it in the area. Toothbank aims to open in The Square,…

4 Aug 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

Put an end to dentists flipping burgers with ‘dental oases’, says ADG

The Association of Dental Groups introduces its solution to the dental deserts leaving patients in pain and overseas dentists working in fast food restaurants. On 18 June 2025, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the…

31 Jul 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession

GDC releases analysis of DCPs’ working patterns

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its inferential analysis reports for dental care professionals (DCPs). The reports are the first set of DCP data that combines working patterns, registration information and aggregated fitness to…

29 Jul 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Health

Online Dental Health Toolkit for Parents of Autistic Children

A new resource has been developed by the University of Leeds to help improve the oral health of autistic children.

18 Jul 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

Why the 10-Year Health Plan risks driving a crisis in dentistry

3 Jul 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

NHS 10-Year Health Plan

The government has unveiled its 10-Year Health Plan, detailing major reforms of the NHS.

26 Jun 2025 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Health

Three in four adults are not regularly seeing a dentist

According to a new Haleon survey, three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months.

11 Jun 2025 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub

Plans for NHS dentistry in Wales could see 64% dentists go fully private

Patients in Wales could be offered treatment at any available practice within their area under new plans for NHS dentistry, sparking criticism from the profession.