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A tribute to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II

​The British Dental Association has extended it's sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of it's Royal Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. ...

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Crisis in dentistry: new prime minister and health secretary must act now

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the future of NHS dentistry in England will now hinge on action from Downing Street, the Treasury, and...

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New research into hospital mouth injuries visits

​The media outlet GB News released statistics on August 30, 2022, showing that three quarters of hospitals have experienced an increase in patients...

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Covid-19 and dental reforms: new NHS update

​Released on August 31, 2022, a new update from Ali Sparke, NHS director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, and Rebecca Harris, deputy...

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NHS Winter crisis approaching

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph the health secretary, Steve Barclay, has revealed some worrying predictions for the NHS over the winter.

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"NHS dentistry at a tipping point": BBC reveals the extent of access crisis

Nine out of 10 NHS dental practices are unable to offer appointments to new adult patients, in the most extensive survey of patient access ever...

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Welsh Government’s ‘access boost’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned potentially misleading claims that Welsh Government reforms will generate 112,000 new appointments are...

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NHS Update - 2022/23 dental contract negotiations

​On July 19, 2022, Sara Hurley and Ali Sparke released a new NHS dental and oral health update. This issue focused on the upcoming reforms as a result...

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British Association of Dental Nurses “cautiously welcomes” NHS England contract changes

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) cautiously welcomes the NHS contract changes announced on July 19, 2022.

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2022/23 Dental contract negotiations outcome announced

​NHS England announced in a letter on July 19, 2022, the outcome of the 2022/23 Dental Contract Negotiations. The negotiation marks the first...

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New health secretary urged to meet words with action

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the new secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay MP, to act now on the crisis in...

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A brand new BADN website is launching soon!

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is happy to announce a new website launching in August