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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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Man forced to drive 1,000 miles for NHS dental care

A man from Cornwall reportedly drove for more than 10 hours for an NHS dental appointment in Scotland after searching nearby for years. Read more

BDA ponders whether reform can end crisis in Wales

Responding to the launch of the consultation on reform of NHS dentistry the British Dental Association Cymru has said it will be reaching out to dentists across Wales get the clearest picture from the frontline. Read more

Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession

Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession Read more

NHS satisfaction levels revealed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England. The data is the eighth in the ONS’ series looking at adults’ experiences of local dentistry, GP, and pharmacy services. The analysis relates to self-reported data collected during the period between… Read more

Complaints about private dentistry rise by 133% in one year

Private dental complaints in the UK have more than doubled in just one year, with leaders saying it highlights the ‘challenging environment’ the profession is working in. Released today by the Dental Complaints Service (DCS), the report – which looks at complaints made in 2023 and 2024 – highlights the… Read more

Average pay for associate dentist rises for third year in a row

Average associate remuneration is up for the third year in a row to £90,161 – marking an 11.9% increase, according to new statistics. Today. the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NADSAL) published their annual benchmarking report for the financial period of 2023-24. Read more