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26 Jul 2024 • Newsfeed

Health regulator not fit for purpose – Streeting

The body responsible for regulating NHS and care services in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary has said. Wes Streeting’s intervention comes after an independent review found significant failings at the Care…

24 Jul 2024 • Newsfeed

Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says

People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that heart…

23 Jul 2024 • Newsfeed

More than 35,000 Scots left NHS dentistry for private care

Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According to findings obtained through a Scottish Labour freedom of information request, at least 36,818 patients…

22 Jul 2024 • Newsfeed

EU amalgam ban: dentists in Northern Ireland granted exemption

The European Commission has approved an exemption for Northern Ireland from the EU’s new amalgam regulation, sparking reaction from the dental profession. The Department of Health (DoH) confirmed it has secured a derogation from the…

26 Jun 2024 • Newsfeed Sub, NHS, Newsfeed

‘There is a dental crisis and voters deserve better’

Pamela Widdison, Kevin Paul and Billy Crotty said they were left in pain after they could not get an NHS dentist. Some found solutions privately, one could not afford it, but they all believed the…

4 Jun 2024 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

‘Disturbing’ rise in cancer cases linked to obesity

Cancer rates among under-50s in the UK have risen by 24% since 1995, with experts linking the increase to obesity and junk food. This is the sharpest increase compared to other age groups, with 10%…

29 May 2024 • Newsfeed Sub, NHS, Newsfeed

England: Tie-ins won’t halt exodus from service

‘Tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the ongoing losses of older, experienced colleagues fuelled by the discredited NHS contract We are very clear that ‘tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the…

8 Feb 2024 • Newsfeed

Labour says it would reform NHS dental contract within days of taking office

Wes Streeting has said Labour would reform dentistry’s NHS contract within days if the party was elected.

8 Jan 2024 • Newsfeed Sub, NHS, Newsfeed

Wirral MP calls for improved dental care for all children

Margaret Greenwood MP is calling on the government to develop a comprehensive national children’s oral health strategy to reduce waiting times and focus on targeted preventive measures, early intervention and improved access to high-quality dental care…

27 Nov 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

Former BUPA Practice Reborn

BUPA Dental made the shock announcement that they intended to dispose of 85 practices in March. This represented nearly 20% of their estate.

25 Oct 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

WHO considers regulation of AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence technologies are being rapidly deployed in healthcare without a full understanding of how they may perform, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

23 Oct 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, NHS, Newsfeed

BDA: Access crisis piling pressure across NHS

British Dental Association has said figures from the Labour Party on the nearly 70,000 patients who sought dental care in emergency departments last year are just the tip of the iceberg, and that the access…

20 Oct 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Practice Management, Newsfeed

Bad management leads to one in three UK workers quitting, says survey

Bad managers and toxic work culture are causing one in three UK workers to quit their job. This is according to a new survey carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The research shows that…

2 Oct 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

Smile Direct Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Disruptor Disrupted

Smile Direct Club (SDC), the direct to consumer aligner provider, has been no stranger to controversy. In the latest news associated with the US based disruptor, which was once valued at $8.9 billion, it has filed…

28 Sep 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

Five tips to avoid legal trouble in practice

Sarah Buxton, a BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy) partner, shares her top legal tips for dental hygienists and dental therapists.

27 Sep 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

Your social media activity could sabotage your dental career

Your virtual life may feel distinct from your day-to-day practice – but you are accountable to the regulator for your online activity. This is according to Dental Defence Union (DDU) dentolegal adviser, Jo-Anne Taylor.

25 Sep 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Health, Newsfeed

Twenty three million sick days lost to dental pain, new figures show

New figures have revealed that nearly three in 10 (28%) people in the UK have taken time off work due to dental pain. This is the equivalent of 23 million sick days. In addition, 7%…

20 Sep 2023 • Newsfeed Sub, NHS, Newsfeed

More than 4.4 million children not seen by NHS dentist in the past year

New data from the Liberal Democrats has shown that more than 4.4 million children in England were not seen by an NHS dentist in the last 12 months. The research was commissioned by the House…