Report reveals workforce gap
Over 5,500 vacancies were recorded across the NHS dental profession in March 2024, according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ‘Fixing NHS Dentistry’ report.
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£1.4m investment for practice
Mydentist has undertaken a significant merge, relocation and expansion of its Walsall practice following a substantial investment of £1.4m.
Dissatisfaction with NHS care
Satisfaction levels with NHS dentistry among the British public have continued to collapse since the pandemic, from 60 per cent in 2019 to a record low of 20 per cent in 2024, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey (BSA).
Fundraising event for charity
The Mouth Cancer Foundation is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with its Mouth Cancer Awareness Walk 2025.
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Dental team receives award
The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Nottinghamshire General Anaesthetic (GA) team has been awarded a Values in Practice (VIP) Award at Queens Medical Centre.
Competition launched
A new children’s competition has been launched to help raise awareness of the importance of developing good oral health habits from a young age.
Complaints review published
The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) has published its review of 2023 and 2024.
Research applications open
The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, has opened applications for its 2025 grant programme.
College to host annual event
The College of General Dentistry has invited all dental professionals to attend its 2025 summer reception.
Spring statement reaction
Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer, presented the spring statement on March 26, 2025.
Calls for AI support
A new white paper with recommendations for the safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been published.
Smoking bill receives support
Members of parliament have voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation.
Wellbeing resource launched
A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at BDIA Dental Showcase on March 15, 2025.
Minister flags workforce gap
The minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the dental workforce issues that stand in the way of recovery.
NHS satisfaction data shared
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England.
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