Dentists: Tie-ins won’t halt exodus from service
As Ministers launch a consultation, the British Dental Association has stressed that ‘tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the ongoing losses of older,...
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How to save a knocked out tooth
An injury to the tooth is very scary but can happen very easily whilst running or playing. However, a whole tooth that has been knocked...
Brushing for brain health
Brushing for brain health: Recent research shows that how you brush your teeth could be linked to conditions such as dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease and...
BSPD introduces oral health infographic in 5 languages
BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated...
8.4m Brits have knocked out a tooth
More than 8.4 million or 16% of Brits have knocked out a tooth at some point due to injury, fall or other trauma, with sport...
Dental charges: Patients delaying treatment
With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by an historic high of 8.5% today (Monday April 24), the British Dental Association has warned...
Rise in ‘Dental deserts’
The British Dental Association has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity...
NHS dentistry is ‘sinking ship’
NHS dentistry is ‘sinking ship’: The British Dental Association has warned the service is reaching the end of the road in evidence to the Health...
Dentists: Care home residents baring brunt of access crisis
Fourfold increase in residents unable to access routine NHS care: The British Dental Association has stressed Ministers must act on new research from the Care Quality...
Tooth decay reason for child hospital admissions
The British Dental Association warns that new data on hospital tooth extractions among 0 to 19 year olds understates the level of demand, given huge...
