Exclusive: reforms to dental contract are a ‘positive step’, says CDO
Chief dental officer (CDO) for England Jason Wong introduces the newly-announced changes to the NHS dental contract and the motivations behind them. NHS dentistry plays a vital role in supporting the health of communities across England, and I want to thank you and your teams for the work you do every day. The reforms announced…
Will changes to the NHS dental contract succeed? The profession responds
The government has announced significant reforms of the NHS dental contract – experts from the dental profession, dental industry and wider healthcare sphere share their thoughts. Announced on 16 December, the government dubbed the reform ‘the most significant modernisation of the NHS dental contract in years’. The changes which will come into force from April…
Insurance data indicates rise in specialist endodontic care in US
CHICAGO, US: New data from the American Association of Endodontists indicates that more patients in the US are being referred to endodontists for complex endodontic procedures. Based on an analysis of nationwide dental insurance claims from 2020 to 2024, endodontists have increased both their share of endodontic treatment and the proportion of patients they treat […]
“A healthy research environment should maintain strong centres of excellence”
A new study by Dr Abanoub Riad, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic, has cast light upon the multiple structural inequalities that pertain within the field of dental research. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, Dr Riad not only shares his thoughts about these often-entrenched […]
Latest NHS dental contract changes released
The government has revealed the latest overhaul of the NHS dental contract, with prioritisation given to patients with the most urgent dental needs. Dubbed ‘the most significant modernisation of the NHS dental contract in years’ by the government, the changes follow a consultation with the sector and the public. The reforms – which will be introduced from…
My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?
Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in the responsible choice or a breach of professional boundaries? The scenario I’m reaching out because I’m getting increasingly worried about a fellow associate in my practice. We’ve worked together for several years, and although dentistry…
Children’s oral health crisis persists despite government action, experts warn
LEEDS, England: As a crucial dimension of the overall oral health crisis continuing to rankle across the UK, children’s access to NHS dental care and rates of tooth decay in England remain unacceptably poor, according to leading oral health experts. While recent government interventions show early promise, researchers say that they are not yet sufficient […]
Freiburg researchers explore unknown oral bacteria in periodontitis research
FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a combined culture- and gene-based approach to determine which of these microorganisms contribute to periodontitis. The project, funded by the German Research Foundation, combines two methods that have been used successfully in gut microbiome […]
Skills4Dental: empowering dental teams through modern, measurable training
Skills4Dental explains how its integrated suite of dental training programmes can help practice teams to grow their skills and unlock new opportunities. In a profession defined by precision, trust and ever-evolving clinical standards, maintaining an outstanding patient experience relies on more than clinical skill alone. Dental practices today face the challenge of nurturing teams who…
Proposed dentistry voucher scheme slammed by experts
A proposal for the government to provide the public with a £150 voucher towards private dental care would ‘mean the end of NHS dentistry’, according to dental experts. Think tank Policy Exchange called for the government to implement a scheme to provide £150 vouchers redeemable at private dental practices to ‘end the NHS dental crisis’.…