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…
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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NHS dental charges for patients in England will increase from 1 April 2025 , it has been announced, sparking criticism from the dental profession.
The dental profession speaks out following the news that a national supervised toothbrushing scheme will be rolled out across the UK.
Stevie Farndon celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 by discussing the evolving role of women in dentistry and sharing insight on empowerment.
The new interim executive director of legal and governance at the General Dental Council (GDC) has been appointed.
Struggling to work out how to charge for private dental treatment? We hear how to tackle this sometimes uncomfortable topic.
Nilesh Parmar discusses the rise of Facebook groups as an essential outlet for addressing challenges within the dental community.
Charlie Steward, a dental therapy student, shares his experience treating his first patient, offering insight into the challenges and lessons he learned .
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