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Emotional exhaustion reported by 40% of dental administrators

A study exploring the health and wellbeing of dental practice managers and receptionists found that one in four (40.8%) were experiencing emotional exhaustion.

Private tooth extraction charges rise by one third

The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry charges in the UK.

Dentistry’s 2024 round up

We’re back with our annual round up of the biggest dental headlines of the year. From ORE changes to the NHS dental recovery plan progress – check out 2024’s top dental stories below.

Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dentistry

Polly Bhambra reflects on different moments from an eventful year in dentistry and her goals for the coming year.

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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

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

Over 60 per cent of dentists are thinking of leaving the NHS

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to NHS data, which demonstrates morale amongst dental professionals is at an all-time low. Read more

Call for political parties to focus on NHS dentistry in election manifestos

A leading dentist has urged political parties to prioritise NHS dentistry in their upcoming election manifestos. Read more

Jason Wong announced as England’s new chief dental officer

Jason Wong has been appointed as chief dental officer (CDO) for England by NHS England and the department of health and social care. Read more

The number of NHS dentists is falling in Scotland, says minister

Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, accused the Scottish government on April 14, 2024, of leaving NHS dentistry “to rot”. It follows research by his party, which revealed that the number of dentists providing NHS services has fallen from pre-pandemic numbers across most health boards. Read more