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GDC publishes revised scope of practice guidance

Updated guidance on the scope of practice for clinical roles has been released by the General Dental Council (GDC). Published today (16 September), the new guidance will come into effect on 1 November. It has…

Calls made for Scottish Government-backed national dental labs

The dental practice sales market is buoyant in Scotland, with transaction levels rising and more entrepreneurial dentists keen to create their own groups. This is according to the findings from a forum led by the…

Face masks release microplastics that may harm human health

Disposable face masks, such as surgical masks and filtering facepieces used in clinical dentistry, have been found to release harmful microplastics in a new study.

Dental market operating with ‘improved confidence’ in 2025

Offers from first-time buyers and independent owners for private practices rose sharply between 2024 and the first half of 2025, increasing from 16% to 39%. This is according to the latest Dental Market Review by…

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Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession

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Government announces pension reforms

Working people and businesses are set to benefit from new rules that will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes are managed, according to the UK government. At a meeting hosted in London on January 28, 2025, leaders of Britain’s biggest businesses gathered to hear Keir Starmer,… Read more

What are McCloud remediable pension savings statements?

Pensions expert Madeleine Dowling explains who remediable pension savings statements affect, the processes to follow and why it is important not to ignore the issue. Over the last few weeks, some people who are members of NHS Pension Scheme including practice managers, GPs and others will have been sent information… Read more

UK inflation rises: what this could mean for dentistry

Inflation is back on the rise, according to new figures – but what could this mean for dentistry? Read more

BDA- The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin”

A hike in National Insurance (NI) contributions – without needed support - has infuriated dentists, many of whom are already struggling to balance the books. Read more

What do dentists need to know about the autumn budget?

Dental regional manager Neil Richardson from Wesleyan Financial Services discusses what dentists should be aware of in the upcoming budget. Read more

Pension Awareness Week 2024: top tips for dentists

Neil Richardson, regional manager at Wesleyan, breaks down the best advice he would give to dentists this Pension Awareness Week. Running from 9 to 15 September 2024, Pension Awareness Week has kicked off – here are some top tips for dentists when it comes to preparing for future finances. Read more

Profits increase for NHS, mixed and private dentists in Scotland

The period of 2022-23 saw increased profitability for NHS, mixed and private practices in Scotland, new statistics indicate. Read more

NHS choice exercise: considering moving your pension scheme benefits?

Stephen Barry explains the recent choice exercise provided by the NHS, prompting some of its pension scheme members to review their choice of pension section. Read more

14,000 dentists and doctors face tough pension decisions due to age discrimination remedy

As many as 14,000 dentists, GPs and hospital doctors could face a difficult decision and significant costs around rejoining the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) for the period when they opted-out, as part of the ‘McCloud – age discrimination’ pension remediation process, government data reveals. Read more

NASDAL Annual Benchmarking Statistics – Associate profits up by almost 7%

Today has seen NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) launch its annual Benchmarking Report during a press conference at BDA headquarters in London for the financial period, 2022-23. The eagerly awaited figures have shown: Read more

Middle income earners ‘struggling’ despite salaries of up to £60,000, says report

Middle income earners who bring in between £30,000 and £60,000 a year are struggling financially, according to a new report. Read more

Are you a retired or planning-to-retire dentist?

A pilot survey aimed at retired and planning-to-retire UK dentists has been launched – and your input is needed. If you are a dentist who has retired in the last 10 years, or are thinking of retirement in the next five years, then the research team would like to hear… Read more