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Childhood tooth decay hospitalisations rise in ‘public health emergency’

Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data. The figures show that 21,162 children aged 5 to 9 were admitted to hospital for tooth decay in…

BDA: Reform will hinge on fair funding

The British Dental Association has joined forces with the Daily Mirror and campaigners 38 Degrees, to press government to fully fund future reform of NHS dentistry.

Dentistry shake-up could see healthy waiting two years

NHS Wales dentists will no longer see patients routinely twice a year, with gaps of up to two years between regular check-ups for those with healthy teeth.

Pay uplift for NHS dentists dubbed ‘unsustainable’

An overall contract uplift of 3.55% has been confirmed for NHS dentists in England, which experts have deemed a ‘real-terms pay cut’.

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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

Mental illness may transmit between newlyweds through oral bacteria

Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found. 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

High levels of uncertainty and moral distress – do they drive dentists from working for the NHS?

It is clear that the current NHS funding structure for dentistry in the UK can lead to chronic, repeated ethical dilemmas, which may result in ongoing moral distress and, in some cases, lead to moral injury, anxiety, depression and burnout Read more

Breathing techniques to beat stress in dentistry

Christopher Paul Jones shares how to harness the power of your breath to cope with stress and anxiety in dentistry. Read more

Two third of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Nearly two thirds (63%) of dental professionals are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while one in five (18%) describe their wellbeing as ‘of concern’. In addition, half (50%) of dental professionals feel under pressure to take on extra work, and 48% feel disillusioned. Read more

Half of gen Z NHS staff made ill by stress at work

More than half of the gen Z cohort aged 21 to 30 had been made ill by work-related stress in the past year, analysis of NHS staff surveys found. Read more

World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?

We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World Mental Health Day. Mental health problems are a growing concern within dentistry. With the sector struggling with issues ranging from patient litigation to the collapse of NHS services, it is… Read more

Mental health sufferers could lose sickness benefits

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could remove a disability benefit for some mental health sufferers in an effort to tackle the UK’s ‘sick note culture’. This comes as Sunak is set to announce a ‘benefits crackdown’ involving changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Read more

BDA: NHS Practitioner Health lives on, but needs a long term future

The British Dental Association has greeted the u-turn from Government on NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors, but stressed that answers are needed on how news of the cancellation was sprung on the profession at the eleventh hour. Read more