Final call for NHS Direct’s national service
The government will replace NHS Direct’s national 0845 service with locally commissioned 111 services in two years’ time. How does the organisation plan to evolve? Read more
View ArticleHow mouthwash can give you bad breath… AND stain your teeth
Many people include a daily swill of mouthwash in their dental routine to freshen breath and fight plaque – but could we actually be damaging our teeth in the process? Read more
View ArticleDoes your dentist make you visit too often? Chief dental officer sends...
Dentists are advising patients to come back for check-ups far more often than they need to, the Government has warned. Read more
View ArticlePatients putting off dental treatment because of the cost
ONE in five people are delaying having dental work carried out because of the cost of treatment. Read More
View ArticleConcerns over unqualified teeth-whitening
The General Dental Council (GDC) is calling for tougher controls on who is allowed to carry out teeth-whitening in the UK. Read more
View ArticleDental council calls for teeth-whitening controls
The General Dental Council is calling for tougher controls on who is allowed to carry out teeth whitening in the UK. Read more
View ArticleFour in ten people cannot afford the dentist
Increased NHS charges and the rising cost of living have forced almost 40pc of people to skip routine visits to the dentist, according to new research. Read more
View ArticleDon’t let dental bills give you a toothache
As the cost of NHS treatment rises, insurance cover and dental plans could be the way to protect your oral health. Read more
View ArticleAre NHS dentists yanking out teeth just to save cash?
When Kate Reeve went to her NHS dentist with a problem tooth two years ago, she was told the only option was to have it removed. Read more
View ArticleDevon NHS dentist to pilot new ‘quality’ scheme
An NHS dentist from Devon is to take part in a pilot scheme which will see him paid for the quality of his work – rather than the quantity. Read more
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