European ban on silver fillings ‘could be straw that breaks NHS dentistry back’
Dental amalgam is used in around a third of procedures in the UK.
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Sunak says ‘good progress’ made amid warnings about future of NHS dentistry
The Prime Minister’s comments came as a report by the Nuffield Trust said NHS dental care was in ‘near terminal decline’.
UK News|Dec 19, 2023
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NHS dentistry at ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history, says think tank
The Nuffield Trust report made a number of short and long-term recommendations for the Government to consider.
UK News|Dec 19, 2023
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Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers
The soft drinks industry levy may have prevented thousands of children needing to have their teeth pulled out, academics found.
UK News|Nov 14, 2023
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Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’
The problems in accessing care will ‘inevitably cost lives’, dental leaders have said.
UK News|Nov 8, 2023
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Calls for ‘urgent change’ to return NHS dentistry to pre-pandemic levels
It comes after NHS Digital figures showed 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the two years leading up to June.
UK News|Aug 24, 2023
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Health organisations call for ‘overdue’ baby food and drink guidelines
The move follows ongoing concern about the amount of sugar in many shop-bought baby and toddler food products.
UK News|May 23, 2023
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Drop in number of dentists working in the NHS, figures show
The most recent year’s findings were obtained by the BDA from the NHS Business Services Authority using Freedom of Information laws.
UK News|May 22, 2023
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Dentists in Scotland on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike
The British Dental Association said 91% of the cohort backed industrial action for better pay, with a turnout of 79%.
UK News|May 11, 2023
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Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear
Leading dentists have called for action to save the service.
UK News|Apr 25, 2023
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One in four delay or go without NHS dental treatment ‘due to cost’
Charges in England will increase by 8.5% from Monday.
UK News|Apr 23, 2023
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Warnings parts of England becoming ‘dental deserts’ due to NHS dentist shortage
The Liberal Democrats said the scarcity of NHS dental appointments is forcing people to resort to ‘DIY dentistry’.
UK News|Apr 18, 2023
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Yousaf branded ‘incompetent’ over Scottish Government’s record on dentistry
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said only a fifth of dental practices in Scotland are taking on new NHS patients.
UK News|Mar 16, 2023
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More than 25,000 children had decaying teeth removed in hospital last year
Tooth decay is the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged six to 10.
UK News|Feb 23, 2023
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Barclay’s meeting with doctors over pay dispute postponed until Thursday
Medics were supposed to meet the Health Secretary on Wednesday morning but the meeting was called off.
UK News|Jan 11, 2023
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