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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.

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…

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,…

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

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.

The minister of state for care did not promise a ‘decisive break’ with the current UDA system – but said a timeframe for contract reform is coming.

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the very survival of health service dentistry depends on radical transformation, but proposals announced by the health minister are “not it”.

The government has confirmed that NHS dentists will receive a 4% pay rise, which dental experts warn will not cover the rising cost of care.

The government has launched a survey of dentists in England to inform plans to improve NHS dentistry and reform the NHS dental contract.

The government’s plan for change promises an ‘NHS fit for the future’ – we explore how the plan will impact dentistry in the UK.

Only one fifth of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last month were successful, a new government survey found. Around half of those surveyed (53.2%) used NHS dental services. A…

Dentists will have to reduce the NHS elements of their practice due to the hike in National Insurance contributions (NICs) this month, the Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental ​Practice Committee has warned.

The model for a new General Dental Services contract is now published. We will of course give a full and informed response as to whether it meets the specific needs of patients and the profession. But…

The British Dental Association has called on Government to heed the call of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and deliver fundamental reform of NHS dentistry, underpinned by sustainable funding.

A man from Cornwall reportedly drove for more than 10 hours for an NHS dental appointment in Scotland after searching nearby for years.

Responding to the launch of the consultation on reform of NHS dentistry the British Dental Association Cymru has said it will be reaching out to dentists across Wales  get the clearest picture from the frontline.