Nhs dentistry

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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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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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Health screenings for Luton children from dental charity

​London-based charity, the Dental Wellness Trust provided free dental health screenings and fluoride varnishing (which helps prevent dental decay) to...

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NHS dentistry addressed in PMQs

The lack of available NHS dentists was discussed recently during the Prime Minster’s Questions (PMQs).

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The One Show talks NHS dentistry

Host Lauren Laverne began, “One area severely affected by the pandemic is dentistry. In some parts of the UK, it’s almost impossible to get an...

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MP for Bury St Edmunds proposes a reduction in dental visits

Indeed, dentistry in the area has already been subject to attention recently, after a lack of free dental care spurred the creation of campaign group...

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December hike in NHS dental charges

Dentists have slammed the plan to increase NHS dental charges in England on 14 December – a hike that was postponed from 1 April during the first wave...

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Report highlights 'shocking' divide between dental health of rich and poor

​A new report reveals a 'shocking' divide between the dental health of the rich and poor.