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What it takes to rescue NHS dentistry

Scrapping the discredited UDA contract is a must, but in the interim motions passed at this year’s LDC Conference to amend the current contract might curtail the exodus from the NHS.

Harsh realities from the frontline

Inequities in the current contract, how it fails patients and dentists alike, were among the key themes of the motions raised at the Local Dental Committee Conference.

Brine’s call to action on contract reform

Steve Brine sends a message to government at this year’s annual Local Dental Committees’ conference in Brighton.

Support to manage your NHS clawback

How you can manage the clawback process, which occurs for any NHS contractors failing to reach at least 96% of their contracted target.

Have you watched our new expert advice videos yet?

In a new series of bite sized videos, our advice team share their insight on the business matters you ask us about most frequently.

Northern Ireland: Uplifts included in fees guide changes

We have updated our fees guide for members in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland: GDS crisis raised with Stormont Health Committee

On Thursday, we briefed Members of the Legislative Assembly on the seriousness of the situation unfolding within Health Service dentistry.

New resources support accessible oral health for all

We have collaborated with NHS England and leading disability charities and advocacy groups to produce a suite of new resources that support the goal of a positive dental experience for all.

Paracetamol batches contain incorrect information leaflet

Dawa Limited has informed the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency that specified batches of Paracetamol 500mg Film-Coated Tablets have been packed with an outdated Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).

England: Tie-ins won’t halt exodus from service

‘Tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the ongoing losses of older, experienced colleagues fuelled by the discredited NHS contract

New mental health lead course launched

Our new Good Practice course raises awareness about mental health issues, highlighting the vital role a mental health lead could play in your practice.

Wales: Strategic workforce plans published

Health Education and Improvement Wales recently launched the All-Wales Strategic Workforce Plan for Primary Care and the Dental Strategic Workforce Plan.

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General election 2024

Ask your next MP to make NHS dentistry a priority

Dentistry is set to be a headline issue in the UK General Election. Polling from YouGov shows, that as a local concern, voters are placing dentistry above traditional doorstep issues like schools, and even crime. Our message goes to all parties: We need more than tweaks if NHS dentistry is going to survive. Help us urge your local candidates to commit to making dentistry a top priority on 4 July.

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Learning and development

28 March 2025

A day with Dr Pascal Magne

Dr Pascal Magne is coming to the UK! Don’t miss your chance to hear from him first hand learn more about how the perception and definition of an aesthetic smile is influenced by both objective and subjective criteria. During this day-long event, Pascal will present a tentative checklist for aesthetic dentistry and demonstrate that beauty and charm is not defined by a mathematical equation or a standardised recipe, but is a complex sum of balanced elements creating a positive emotional response.

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Blogs in focus

Blog 2 days ago

Completing the Accredited Representatives training course: What we learned in June

The second and final module of the updated Trade Union Induction Course was very productive, building on the personal connections and knowledge from our first module.

Blog 7 days ago

NHS dentistry: Where we go beyond election day

Shawn Charlwood looks at party pledges and where we go next.

Blog Friday 14 Jun 2024

Supporting you during declining morale in dentistry

Each year we conduct a survey with GDP members across the UK to understand more about the pressures facing the workforce.

Blog Tuesday 11 Jun 2024

The Future Leaders Programme: A unique experience

BDA Student Committee vice-chair Joshua Kennedy on his experiences of the Future Leaders Programme (FLP), and his recommendations to others considering joining it.

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