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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.

Spending review: what does the dental profession think?

The UK chancellor has pledged to increase NHS funding by 3% in her latest spending review as she promises to ‘renew Britain’.

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.

Minister Cautious: LDCs Told - UDAs For Now

The annual LDC conference may have appeared to those delivering NHS care, as a triumph of hope over experience.

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NHS dentists to receive 4% pay rise

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. Read more

Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services

Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research. Read more

Government calls for dentists to consult on contract reform

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

Culture of appreciation at work helps alleviate stress

Appreciation from colleagues can help employees cope with negative experiences at work, according to a study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more

‘Ozempic mouth’: what do dental professionals need to know?

The term ‘Ozempic mouth’ is on the rise – we look at what it is and what this might mean for how dental professionals treat their patients. Read more

The consent conundrum

‘Consent isn’t just a signature’: Biju Krishnan shares some tips on testing patient understanding and why a nod probably won’t suffice. Read more