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Heath minister flags dental 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.

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NHS satisfaction levels revealed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England.

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Charity announces guest speaker at fundraising day

Nick Fry, former Formula One boss, has been announced as a special guest speaker at Dentaid The Dental Charity’s Mercedes-Benz World track day event.

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Dental group recognised as top UK employer

A UK dental provider has been shortlisted as Employer of the Year at the British Business Awards 2025.

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Government urged to support the wellbeing of healthcare professionals

The new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting in parliament on March 18, 2025, where it discussed the...

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Dental practice awarded for commitment to children’s oral health

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase in March 2025.

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Antibiotic resistance fuelled by lack of access to urgent dental care

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase the prescription of antibiotics as they become a...

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Workplace domestic abuse policy launched

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a new domestic abuse policy for dental practices.

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NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are...

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Saying goodbye to NHS England: the profession responds

The government has announced that it will abolish NHS England and return management of the national health service to central government.

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Dental implants remain functional after forty years, study reveals

Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

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Water fluoridation expansion set to benefit millions

The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people...

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GDC announces interim executive director

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its interim executive director of legal and governance, effective from March 2025.

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Local MP supports dental clinics' oral health campaign

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.

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Oral inflammation reduced by a fasting-mimicking diet

Researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may lead to a decrease in inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease.