The government need to drop any pretence that NHS dentistry is on the road to recovery and to deliver a much-needed rescue package, alongside a pledge for reform of the contract.

Date: 23 May 2023

From 1 April 2023 the new independent statutory body LLAIS has been introduced by the Welsh Government to give the people of Wales more power and influence in shaping their health and social care services.

Date: 17 May 2023

Mass closures. Patients queuing at dawn outside practices. An exodus from the workforce. The challenges facing this service are crystal clear, but we're having to bust myths coming from the very top of government that NHS dentistry is somehow on the 'road to recovery'

Date: 17 May 2023

Last weekend we had the privilege of joining with colleagues from the Irish Dental Association (IDA) at their annual conference at Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny.

Date: 16 May 2023

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, the campaign aimed at tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and creating a society that prevents mental health issues from developing.

Date: 15 May 2023

We have warned officials that planned cuts will devastate a service already on the brink.

Date: 12 May 2023

Last month, the Conference of Scottish Local Dental Committees (CSLDC), held its annual event, welcoming CSLDC delegates, guests, Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC) members, Scottish Dental Fund board members and BDA staff.

Date: 04 May 2023

A major event for General Dental Practitioners in Northern Ireland will take place later this year. ‘Life beyond the SDR’ aims to empower practitioners to take control of their dental careers, and the professional development and business model that is most suited to them.

Date: 02 May 2023

The applications for DCT places from September 2023 closed on 2 February 2023 and applicants will undertake interviews over the next few weeks.

Date: 24 April 2023

As NHS dental charges in England jump by an historic high of 8.5% today, we've gathered evidence showing government must think again.

Date: 24 April 2023

Chief Dental Officer, Professor Andrew Dickenson, has written to Local Health Boards and dental providers informing them that the FP17W recording system is now able to accommodate Dental Care Practitioners (DCPs) directly opening and closing courses of treatment within their scope of practice.

Date: 20 April 2023

We have worked to secure a debate on NHS dentistry in the House of Commons on Thursday 27 April – ensure your MP will be there to represent you.

Date: 20 April 2023

Dental deserts are on the rise, but we have warned that the true scale of the exodus from the NHS is going untracked in official figures.

Date: 19 April 2023

April marks Stress Awareness Month, the campaign aimed at raising awareness of the negative impact stress can have on physical and mental health.

Date: 11 April 2023

The Welsh Government issued the formal 2023-24 variation to the General Dental Services (GDS) contract to Local Health Boards (LHBs) on 30 March.

Date: 04 April 2023

We have urged government to act on recommendations from the NHS Confederation, that wholesale reform is needed as Integrated Care Boards take responsibility for NHS Dentistry.

Date: 03 April 2023

Last week, a survey of oral health in five-year-old children, produced as part of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme, found that in 2022, over 35% of children in areas of deprivation experienced dentinal decay in comparison to only 13.5% in more affluent areas.

Date: 30 March 2023

Following the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and his swearing in as First Minister, dentist leaders in Scotland have called for immediate action to ensure the beleaguered service has a future.

Date: 29 March 2023

We’re looking for final-year dental students planning to continue with clinical practice after graduating to participate in a new research project.

Date: 29 March 2023

The government has decided to hike NHS dental charges by 8.5% from 24 April 2023.

Date: 28 March 2023

Many practices across England and Wales are facing significant clawback which is set to reach record highs this year.

Date: 24 March 2023

Ministers need to take action to safeguard our most vulnerable patients, following a new report from the Care Quality Commission, which reveals a collapse in access to dentistry in care homes.

Date: 20 March 2023

We met with Adam Price MS and Cefin Campbell MS from Plaid Cymru yesterday to discuss the lack of NHS dentistry in both constituencies they represent.

Date: 16 March 2023

We've warned the Scottish Government the future of NHS dentistry is now in doubt and the next First Minister must take urgent action.

Date: 15 March 2023

We are pushing the Welsh Government to revise the rubric in the end of year guidance to Local Health Boards (LHBs). Our message is clear in various communications to the Chief Dental Officer, and to the Director and Deputy Director of Primary Care and Mental Health.

Date: 13 March 2023

A letter from the Department today has confirmed that the fee enhancements for high street NHS dentists under the Rebuilding Support Scheme will continue into the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year.

Date: 09 March 2023

Today is No Smoking Day, the annual awareness day in the UK intended to help those looking to quit smoking.

Date: 08 March 2023

Both the government and the opposition need to step up and offer a plan, as the results from our latest survey reveal over half of dentists in England (50.3%) report having reduced NHS commitments since the start of the pandemic.

Date: 06 March 2023

Yesterday, Welsh Government announced that the NHS pay award enhancement for 2022/2023 had been accepted, following a ballot of Trade Unions.

Date: 01 March 2023

The CDS Group, Northern Ireland Division is hosting their Annual CDS Study Day on Thursday 23 March from 9:00 to 16:30 in the River Room at the Dunadry Hotel, Antrim.

Date: 01 March 2023

Nineteen individuals are being honoured in the latest round of our prestigious honours and awards for their outstanding achievements, their commitment to the BDA’s cause, and their work for the dental profession.

Date: 28 February 2023

Chair of the Welsh General Dental Practice Committee (WGDPC), Russell Gidney, received a letter of invitation in mid-February from the Deputy Director for Primary Care and Mental Health indicating that Welsh Government wishes to start formal General Dental Service (GDS) contract negotiations in March.

Date: 27 February 2023

Our recent research published in the latest BDJ, shows the total debt of final year dental students and recent dental graduates has more than doubled, from £24,734 in 2013 to £52,922 in 2022.

Date: 24 February 2023

We have warned 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.

Date: 23 February 2023

The Welsh General Dental Practice Committee (WGDPC) will be hosting an open webinar to provide all dental practitioners in Wales a forum to review progress with the NHS General Dental Service (GDS) contract reform and to consider the options available ahead.

Date: 22 February 2023

NHS dentistry in England is now set for record clawback this financial year, that will inevitably push some practices to the brink.

Date: 21 February 2023

Changes to the Dentists Act have been confirmed this week which will, over time, provide the General Dental Council (GDC) with more flexibility with regard to its processes for the recognition of non-UK dental qualifications.

Date: 17 February 2023

We have backed cross party calls for "radical reform" of NHS dentistry.

Date: 16 February 2023

Four in five teachers are now providing pupils with toothpaste and toothbrushes as the cost of living crisis bites.

Date: 06 February 2023

In just two months the 'bridging payments' to NHS practices in Scotland will cease. There is no clarity on what support will take its place.

Date: 03 February 2023