It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England: the dental profession reacts
Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced he will abolish NHS England, the administrator managing the health service, as experts warn of the ‘critical’ impact on dentistry.
It was revealed this week that NHS England will be brought into the government to avoid duplication of jobs across the two organisations, resulting in a 50% reduction in staff.
Find out what this actually means – and how the dental profession has reacted.
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‘Reheated austerity’ – NHS dental charges to increase
NHS dental charges for patients in England will increase from 1 April 2025, it has been announced, sparking criticism from the dental profession.
Will supervised toothbrushing be effective? The profession reacts
The dental profession speaks out following the news that a national supervised toothbrushing scheme will be rolled out across the UK.
International Women’s Day 2025: the evolving role of women in dentistry
Stevie Farndon celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 by discussing the evolving role of women in dentistry and sharing insight on empowerment.
GDC announces new interim executive director of legal and governance
The new interim executive director of legal and governance at the General Dental Council (GDC) has been appointed.
Charging for private dental treatment: top tips to overcome the struggles
Struggling to work out how to charge for private dental treatment? We hear how to tackle this sometimes uncomfortable topic.
Why Facebook groups are essential in dentistry
Nilesh Parmar discusses the rise of Facebook groups as an essential outlet for addressing challenges within the dental community.
My first dental patient experience
Charlie Steward, a dental therapy student, shares his experience treating his first patient, offering insight into the challenges and lessons he learned.
Dentistry Awards 2025: last chance to enter!
With not long left to enter the Dentistry Awards, here’s everything you need to know about dentistry’s biggest party. Get your entries in now!
Dentistry Webinars
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- Discover the gold standard in orthodontic retention – David Waring – Tuesday 18 March at 7pm
- Navigating complaints, reviews and feedback with confidence – Lisa Bainham – Wednesday 19 March at 7pm.
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