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Registered dental therapists up by nearly 25% while technicians decline

The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased according to newly-released statistics. The regulator’s Registration Statistical Report for 2024 showed a total of 125,736 on the register at the end…

UK dental health crisis hits women hardest, says Women’s Institute

A lack of access to NHS dental care is hitting women hardest and deepening a uniquely gendered health crisis, claims a new report from the Women’s Institute (WI) – launched in Parliament on Wednesday 23…

Overseas registration exam: GDC announces more dates

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed the dates of further sittings of the overseas registration exam (ORE).

NI - Dentists to 'shrink NHS element' to 'keep the lights on'

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.

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How can we prepare a new generation to work in dentistry?

The Dental Leadership Network met to discuss the next generation of dental professionals and how best to train them for the demands of the profession. Read more

Only 250 non-practising UK dentists actively seeking work

Fewer than 250 non-practising dentists are actively seeking work in dentistry, sparking caution from leading experts. Released today, the General Dental Council (GDC) has unveiled its second annual set of dentists’ working patterns data. Read more

Oral Health Foundation rails against NHS charges

Independent charity the Oral Health Foundation has launched a stinging attack on the latest increase in NHS dental charges which took effect at the beginning of the month. Read more

BDA Wales: Hard to follow: A consultation on a new unnegotiated contract

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 at the outset, we need to be totally frank with our members: this model is NOT a… Read more

BDA backs call that ‘tweaks’ can’t save NHS dentistry

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. Read more

PAC report flags 5.5K gap in dental workforce

ADG cautions the need to take a ‘TOTAL TEAM’ approach The long-awaited Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ‘Fixing NHS Dentistry’ report lands today and the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) warns that the priority should be filling the massive gap in the total dental workforce. Read more