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PAC report flags 5.5K gap in dental workforce

ADG cautions the need to take a ‘TOTAL TEAM’ approach The long-awaited Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ‘Fixing NHS Dentistry’ report lands today and the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) warns that the priority should be…

BDA backs call that ‘tweaks’ can’t save NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association has called on Government to heed the call of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and deliver fundamental reform of NHS dentistry, underpinned by sustainable funding.

AI in dentistry and healthcare: understanding potential and risks is ‘critical’

Artificial intelligence in dentistry and healthcare should provide clinicians with information, not recommendations, in order for teams to offer the most appropriate treatment.

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.

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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

What impact will the GDC’s updated CPD scheme have on dentistry?

John Makin explores the GDC’s revised CPD guidance documents and the impact these changes will have on dental professionals. Read more

Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession

Spring statement 2025 – reaction from the dental profession Read more

BDA: “We’re not all in this together” – Treasury’s dental cuts leave £1.5bn hole in budget

With dental charges set to rise again this April, new analysis shows that had past governments linked hikes in dental patient charges to increases in state spending, England would by now have the basis for universal access to NHS dental care. 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