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26 Jan 2023 • Newsfeed

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on the Scottish Government to fix the system underpinning NHS dentistry, as new data reveals little sign of a recovery in attendance and ever-widening health inequalities.

19 Jul 2022 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub, Newsfeed

Edinburgh MP Ian Murray reveals how many dentists in Capital are accepting new NHS patients

Just 16 of Edinburgh’s 104 dental practices offering NHS services are accepting new adult patients, according to new research released by Labour’s Ian Murray. A further nine practices are accepting only children.

9 Jun 2022 • Newsfeed

Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

The rise in cost of living could lead to a deterioration in the nation’s oral health, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

6 Jun 2022 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

‘We’re not following a trend’ – trans inclusivity in dentistry

Dental therapist Leon Bassi talks us through the importance of supporting the trans community and why this will make dentistry a better profession. Why did BSDHT make a stand on the trans community? It was…

24 May 2022 • NHS, Newsfeed Sub, Newsfeed

Nearly half of dentists severing ties with NHS as government fails to move forward onreform

The British Dental Association warns an unprecedented collapse in NHS commitment among dentists in England could spell the end for the service without radical and urgent action from government.

23 May 2022 • Newsfeed Sub, Newsfeed

MPs to examine challenges to high street dentistry in workforce inquiry

The British Dental Association is one of a number of health professional bodies that will appear before MPs examining challenges facing the workforce in their inquiry into recruitment, training and retention. Representatives from the nursing, midwifery and…

19 May 2022 • Newsfeed Sub, Dental Profession, Newsfeed

Dentistry Census – mental health worsened by pandemic

Two-thirds of dental professionals say their mental health worsened during the pandemic. Many revealed that they felt ‘nervous’, ‘depressed’ and ‘insecure’ as a result of working within dentistry.

10 Nov 2021 • NHS, COVID-19, Newsfeed

‘I’ve never seen my colleagues so demoralised” – Dr Eddie Crouch

The extent of the NHS dental crisis was brought home to viewers yesterday, when Dr Eddie Crouch appeared on the BBC’s Breakfast programme to outline the problems facing the dental health service. The British Dental Association Chair had been asked to…

4 Oct 2021 • NHS, Practice Management, Finance, Newsfeed

NASDAL Sees Normality Returning To Dentistry, While Ross Brooke Advises Incorporation Caution

There are signs of ‘normality’ returning to the business of dentistry according to the results of a newly-released survey. The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers’ quarterly Goodwill Survey has suggested there are big jumps…

13 Sep 2021 • NHS, Newsfeed

Scotland’s CDO updates profession on infection control guidance

The chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland has updated the profession on the future of infection and prevention control in dental practices. In a letter to practices, CDO Tom Ferris revealed that work is underway to examine…

13 Apr 2021 • Newsfeed

Dental market review 2020/21 reports strong recovery

Following its annual business outlook 2021 report published earlier in the year, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released its ‘Dental Market Review 2020/21’ report providing an in-depth analysis of the dental market in 2020…

4 Mar 2021 • Newsfeed

Dental students in Scotland to receive bursaries in face of delayed graduation

4 Mar 2021 • Newsfeed

‘Forgotten healthcare profession’ – dental nurse turned away from vaccine appointment

A dental nurse was turned away from a vaccination centre – despite dental team members qualifying for priority access to the COVID-19 jab. Michelle Martin, a dental nurse at Barrowford Dental Practice, said her colleague,…

10 Feb 2021 • Newsfeed

Dental practices should withhold associates’ full pay, BDA suggests

Dental practices should withhold full associate pay until the NHS fulfils practices’ full contract value, the BDA says.

8 Feb 2021 • NHS, Newsfeed

Dentistry: NHS patients ‘asked to pay for private care’

Some NHS dental patients have been asked to pay for private care “if they want any treatment”, according to a watchdog.

8 Feb 2021 • NHS, Newsfeed

‘Two year wait’ for NHS appointment forces patients to opt for DIY dentistry

More than seven in 10 are still struggling to access dentistry as patients continue to carry out DIY dentistry, a watchdog has revealed.

25 Aug 2020 • Newsfeed Sub, Practice Management, Newsfeed

Pandemic delays over 10 million dental appointments

The BDA estimates a 10 million backlog of appointments due to dental practices shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many not working at full capacity, the BDA says it could take months or even…

19 Aug 2020 • Newsfeed Sub, Regulation, Newsfeed

BADT & BSDHT urge action about overseas registration

Two hygiene and therapy bodies are lobbying the GDC about the overseas registering of dentists as hygienists and therapists. BADT and BSDHT Presidents have taken the unprecedented action of writing to all Council members of…