'NHS' Blog Posts

• Northern Ireland: Keeping dentistry viable

  A year after becoming Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee (NIDPC), the word Sisyphean feels especially appropriate when describing the challenges we face in trying to make NHS dentistry work.

  Blog Date 1 February, 2023

• Wales: Open letter addresses the uncertain future of NHS dentistry

  We have written an open letter to the Welsh Government after the publication of end-of-year reconciliation guidance has ignored our clear recommendations to secure the future of the profession.

  Blog Date 20 January, 2023

• Scotland: Facing the challenges in dentistry together

  ​I began my role as Director of BDA Scotland a few weeks ago and I have been considering the current challenges and opportunities facing dentistry in Scotland.

  Blog Date 17 November, 2022

• Northern Ireland: A journey into private practice

  We share an insight into the process of our renovation project and journey into private practice.

  Blog Date 11 November, 2022

• Northern Ireland: Dentists stuck between a rock and a hard place

  ​Are you facing an impossible choice between providing care for your NHS patients and the survival of your business?

  Blog Date 1 November, 2022

• Northern Ireland: Making the case for dental reform in a political vacuum

  ​What will it take to effect the meaningful reform of NHS dentistry?

  Blog Date 25 October, 2022

• England: Will change at the top bring cuts or reform?

  Dentistry faces navigating a new government and a possible return to austerity.

  Blog Date 21 October, 2022

• Wales: Senedd spotlight on NHS dentistry

  We reflect on giving evidence to the Senedd Dentistry Inquiry, highlighting the need for urgent action on NHS dentistry.

  Blog Date 20 October, 2022

• England: New marginal changes announcement

  ​Last week, NHS England issued further information about the marginal changes to be implemented from 1 October onwards.

  Blog Date 6 October, 2022

• Fighting the crisis in NHS dentistry

  With Will Quince at the helm of dentistry for the Government, Martin Woodrow lays out the challenges and conversations being had.

  Blog Date 5 October, 2022

• Mixing NHS and private treatment - a warning about “topping up”

  Consent remains key to delivering NHS and private care as part of any treatment plan. 'Topping up' NHS banded charges is not permitted under regulations nor sound ethics.

  Blog Date 26 September, 2022

• NHS dentistry: Have we reached the point of no return?

  We've worked with the BBC to lift the lid on the crisis facing NHS dentistry. The results are eye-watering and shine a light on the shocking state of access to NHS care for patients across the UK.

  Blog Date 10 August, 2022

• Action needed to combat dental inflation

  An insight into dental inflation and why we're asking for an uplift of 15% in relation to staff pay costs and 11.15% for other expenses.

  Blog Date 3 August, 2022

• England: 4 things you need to know about where NHS dentistry goes next

  ​The pressure is building for real reform but requires ambition we’re yet to see from the Government.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2022

• Scotland: Prevention is key to the future of dentistry

  Kirsty Dickson, Dental Vocational Trainee, on the policy changes needed to reshape the future of dentistry.

  Blog Date 8 June, 2022

• England: Championing a bright future for associates

  Dentists’ deep frustrations with NHS dentistry are driving a move to private practice. We are making sure associates’ voices are heard, looking to ensure the system reform process results in meaningful changes for everyone.

  Blog Date 24 May, 2022

• England: The end of NHS dentistry as we know it?

  Thanks to our members we’ve been able to present the facts to MPs on what’s really driving the crisis in NHS dentistry.

  Blog Date 24 May, 2022

• England: Delays in NHS contract reform

  ​As NHS England drag their heels on contract reform “quick wins”, we want to tell the Parliamentary Health Committee what you think about the NHS exodus.

  Blog Date 12 May, 2022

• Scotland: Real contract reform negotiations needed now

  We’re calling for meaningful and long overdue contract reform negotiations with the Scottish Government as the profession faces an uncertain future.

  Blog Date 19 April, 2022

• Northern Ireland: It's time for radical change

  The crucial but perilous position of Health Service dentistry and contract reform in Northern Ireland.

  Blog Date 7 April, 2022

• Wales: GDS contract offer 2022-23

  A new contract or the UDA-only option, here’s an overview of the choices available to NHS dentists in Wales for 2022-23.

  Blog Date 3 March, 2022

• England: Update on NHS system reform

  ​NHS system reform is a complicated process. We have been pressing for change to the NHS contract in England for more than 15 years, so it was welcome news when the Government committed to meaningful reform last year.

  Blog Date 2 March, 2022

• Scotland: Preventing the collapse of NHS dentistry

  Opposition parties are joining our call for meaningful support and real reform.

  Blog Date 25 February, 2022

• Northern Ireland: The road to rebuilding NHS dentistry

  New Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee, Ciara Gallagher tells us about the work being done to reform and secure the future of NHS dentistry.

  Blog Date 15 February, 2022

• NHS dentistry: Winning the argument for reform

  Thanks to our members MPs are now pressing the government for urgent change. Real reform won't wait.

  Blog Date 14 February, 2022

• Calling it quits: only urgent change can save NHS dentistry

  A practice owner writes on why government must make immediate, meaningful changes to a rotten system.

  Blog Date 7 February, 2022

• NHS dentistry: I don’t want to leave, but I feel there is no choice

  Overstretched and underfunded many NHS dentists are already looking to the exit. MPs need to know that real reform won’t wait.

  Blog Date 2 February, 2022

• NHS dentistry: How to stop an exodus

  ​The choices made by successive governments have sparked a flight from NHS dentistry. Only real reform can turn the tide.

  Blog Date 20 January, 2022

• Northern Ireland: Dental workforce challenges in 2022

  Roz McMullan, NI Council Chair, on the key challenges facing the dental workforce in NI over the next three years.

  Blog Date 20 January, 2022

• England: Standing together for change

  On dentists protesting shoulder to shoulder with patients to secure a dental service that works for all.

  Blog Date 20 October, 2021