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The Guardian view on dentists: contractual tweaks won’t stop the rot

New appointments for urgent and complex care should be welcomed. But NHS dentistry requires more radical surgery

Latest NHS dental contract changes released

The government has revealed the latest overhaul of the NHS dental contract, with prioritisation given to patients with the most urgent dental needs. Dubbed ‘the most significant modernisation of the NHS dental contract in years’ by…

Abolish tax on oral hygiene products, new campaign demands

Four in five UK parents believe oral hygiene products should be exempt from value added tax (VAT), according to a new campaign.

BDA - Making the case for a fair NHS pay rise

As the service continues to face significant challenges, we set out exactly why decisive action and better remuneration would be wholly deserved.

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Sexual misconduct training developed by royal college

A new course designed to help tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare has been launched by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Read more

Oral health guidance for neurodivergent children released

New oral health guidance to help neurodivergent children benefit from the supervised toothbrushing initiative has been published. Read more

Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists

Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains in oral health’. Read more

NHS dental statistics show steady recovery with over 35 million treatments delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published its annual 2024/25 NHS Dental Statistics – England report, showing encouraging recovery and growth in dental services post-Covid-19. Read more

BDA – Wales: 2025 mental health of dentists’ survey launched

We have launched our 2025 mental health survey, and we want to hear from you. The survey is open to all dentists in Wales – whether you work in community or general dental services, hospitals, private practice, or academia. Both members and non-members are welcome to take part. Read more

CDS pay recommendation accepted by UK governments

Alongside a 4% uplift, DDRB calls for a wider review of pay and progression to address recruitment and retention challenges. In its annual report for 2025, the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) recommended a 4% uplift for Community Dental Service (CDS) and Public Dental Service (PDS) dentists across… Read more