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Scotland: Government plans require forensic scrutiny

Programme for Government light on detail and ambition.

Northern Ireland: Urgent update sought on DDRB implementation

We have requested an urgent update on progress being made to implement this year’s pay award and associated recommendations in a joint letter from BDA NI Chairs to Health Minister Robbie Butler.

Scotland: Publication of updated Transmission Based Precautions guidance within the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

Updated guidance published affecting all NHS, primary care services and care homes for adults and older people across Scotland.

England: A new minister must face down old problems

James Frith needs to show real urgency and ambition.

Facts over myths: tackling migration and the crisis in dentistry

Correcting the record on the claims made by Restore’s Rupert Lowe.

England: A chance to streamline record keeping in your practice

NHS England’s new standard operating procedures (SOPs) may support clinicians to adopt a more proportionate and efficient system of recording clinical treatments.

Scotland: Quality Improvement activity update for 2026-27

This cycle year addresses anti-microbial stewardship.

Wales: New ministers risk owning predecessors’ mistakes

New dental school won’t solve the crisis if students can’t see a future in the NHS.

Emails about data protection officer requirements

Dental practices are receiving emails from the Data Protection Officers Association containing claims about data protection officer requirements and NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit compliance.

England: Service not on ‘road to recovery’

Unmet need for NHS dentistry remains at near record highs.

Penny pinching on dental academia will undermine workforce plans

Planned cuts to funding for clinical academics could have severe knock-on effects on the ability to train the next generation of dentists.

England: Don’t let minsters mark their own homework on dentistry

We are urging MPs to drop government plans to abolish Healthwatch England.

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BDJIP: Private dentistry

The new September issue of BDJ In Practice puts private dentistry under the spotlight, asking why the sector is in the crosshairs of the CMA and what comes next. Cover image ©Tim Marrs.

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Event - 18 September 2026 (London)

A day with Dr Francesca Vailati

Don't miss our exclusive one-day masterclass with Dr. Francesca Vailati, internationally renowned for her expertise in adhesive dentistry and functional rehabilitation. This event is designed for dentists wanting to understand, diagnose and manage occlusal instability through a modern, minimally invasive approach.

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Blogs in focus

Blog5 days ago

The value of Foundation Training

A year of Foundation Training allows you to build your skills, without worrying about financial risks, while surrounded by professionals that can provide support and reassurance.

BlogThursday 20 Aug 2026

Northern Ireland: Momentum on payment reform must be maintained

Tristen Kelso, BDA Northern Ireland Director, on why the new minister must follow through on Cost-of-Service findings with urgency.

BlogThursday 6 Aug 2026

Protection of titles in medicine and dentistry

Peter Dyer, Chair of the CCHDS, on why we need to make sure that titles are appropriately protected in legislation.

BlogTuesday 4 Aug 2026

Shaping the future of the BDJ Portfolio

Members told us what they value most about the six titles in the BDJ Portfolio and where they would like to see change. We are using that feedback to inform future developments.

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