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Latest news

Antimicrobial resistance awareness week resources

Ahead of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, and throughout the year, we continue to work nationally and internationally to address the role of dentistry in AMR.

Single use plastics ban

Members in England have contacted us due to concerns about the ban on single use plastic items which is coming into effect on 1 October 2023.

Workforce Matters Seminar held in Wales

In Wales, significant reforms to dentistry and the dental workforce are underway.

What does payment reform mean for you

It’s change, but not wholesale reform for Scotland as a new Determination I of the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) lands.

Government must pay interest on late uplifts

We've told NHS England that NHS contract holders must be provided with interest for unacceptably late implementation of contract uplifts.

A damning verdict on NHS dentistry

"Unacceptable in the 21st century": the Health and Social Care Committee verdict on NHS dentistry in England has really pulled no punches.

Understanding and confronting sexual harassment at work

Research shows that sexual harassment is a widespread problem in the workplace.

Dentists call on government to extend free school meals to every child

Today, we delivered a joint open letter and petition to 10 Downing Street, calling on the Prime Minister to follow the example of the Welsh and Scottish Governments in extending the provision of free school meals to every child in primary school in England.

Leeway on record breaking underspends won't be enough for hundreds of NHS practices

Some practices may now have leeway as a result of the NHS announcement, having only just missed their target. However, a large number of practices will still face very significant clawback for no fault of their own.

More dentists no 'Magic Bullet' to fix broken systems

In what marks a first the General Dental Council has gone on the record stating bringing in more dentists will not solve problems fuelled by broken contracts.

LDC Conference: NHS dentistry at a tipping point UK wide

Post covid recovery of services will depend on effective reform, with fair and sustainable funding for NHS dentistry. This was the clear message that emerged from dental leaders at this year's LDC conference.

Northern Ireland: Pressing the case for dental reform ahead of a restored Assembly

We have seen significant new challenges put in the way of realising our priorities for dental reform in recent weeks and have responded by redoubling our efforts to press the case for dentistry at what could yet prove to be a pivotal time.