As Ministers launch a consultation, the British Dental Association has stressed that ‘tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the ongoing losses of older, experienced colleagues fuelled by the discredited NHS contract. The Government are seeking views on proposals to make dental graduates complete a number of years working in the NHS, including the […]
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An injury to the tooth is very scary but can happen very easily whilst running or playing. However, a whole tooth that has been knocked out can be kept alive and re-implanted! What to do If someone is hit in the face and their tooth is knocked out, complete with its root, you should advise […]
Brushing for brain health: Recent research shows that how you brush your teeth could be linked to conditions such as dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Dr Mafalda Queiroz, Principal Dentist at the York Dental Suite and Susan Saunders, Goldster Health Coach discuss the findings. It is now thought that something as simple and prosaic […]
BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated into the five languages identified by the CORE20PLUS5 CYP1 initiative – as targeting the most vulnerable children in the UK. This infographic project was conceived during the Presidency term of […]
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More than 8.4 million or 16% of Brits have knocked out a tooth at some point due to injury, fall or other trauma, with sport injuries now accounting for half of these dental injuries. According to new research from leading dental care provider Bupa Dental Care, four in 10 (43%) of these injuries could have […]
With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by an historic high of 8.5% today (Monday April 24), the British Dental Association has warned government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by millions of patients. The professional body has urged Ministers to follow the lead of public opinion and break with […]
The British Dental Association has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity of official data. The Commons Library research shows how the rise in “dental deserts” has left people struggling to get an appointment, with some areas now having over 3,000 people for […]
NHS dentistry is ‘sinking ship’: The British Dental Association has warned the service is reaching the end of the road in evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into NHS dentistry today. The Committee heard how a failed NHS contract and chronic underfunding have fuelled an exodus from the service, and that in […]
Fourfold increase in residents unable to access routine NHS care: The British Dental Association has stressed Ministers must act on new research from the Care Quality Commission, which reveals a collapse in access to NHS dentistry among care home residents. Feedback from providers indicates that since 2019, and the onset of lockdown, the proportion of residents […]
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The British Dental Association warns that new data on hospital tooth extractions among 0 to 19 year olds understates the level of demand, given huge backlogs and only partial recovery of elective services. While numbers remain well below pre-COVID levels for now, the data confirms that tooth decay remains the most common reason for hospital […]
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