Posts Tagged ‘BDA’

Dental charges rise in England

Dental charges rise in England

NHS dental patients taking a trip to their local practice will now face higher bills, as a planned price hike came into play on 1st April. Earlier this year, the Department of Health announced fee increases for NHS dental services in England. The new charges, which equate to a 5% rise in England, have been […]


Grantham the worst area in England to get a dental appointment, BDA research suggests

Grantham the worst area in England to get a dental appointment, BDA research suggests

Research conducted by the British Dental Association has revealed that Grantham is the worst place in England to get a dental appointment. Analysis of the most recent GP Survey showed that more than 250,000 patients in the Midlands have experienced difficulties getting an appointment with an NHS dentist. In South West Lincolnshire, an area that […]


British Dental Association calls for change after patients queue for hours to register with new Llangollen practice

British Dental Association calls for change after patients queue for hours to register with new Llangollen practice

The British Dental Association in Wales has called for change after dental patients waited for hours to register with a new NHS surgery in Llangollen. The BDA has urged the Welsh Government to act now to prevent five-hour queues for a new dentist from becoming the norm. Representatives from the body felt it necessary to […]


NHS dental fees to rise in April

NHS dental fees to rise in April

The government has confirmed that fees for NHS dental treatment will increase in April. New guidelines mean that the cost of a basic check-up and other band 1 treatments will increase by £1 to £21.60. The price of band 2 treatments, such as fillings and root canal treatments, and band 3 services, including crowns, will […]


New British Dental Association survey highlights NHS recruitment issues

New British Dental Association survey highlights NHS recruitment issues

A new survey published by the British Dental Association highlights major issues related to the recruitment of NHS dentists. The most recent poll indicates that 68 percent of practices that have advertised vacancies have struggled to fill them. This represents a significant increase from 50% of practices in 2016-2017. Vice chair of the BDA, Eddie […]


BDA issues warning over dental access, as some patients face 70-mile journey to see an NHS dentist

BDA issues warning over dental access, as some patients face 70-mile journey to see an NHS dentist

The British Dental Association has issued a warning over access to NHS dental care, as patients in some parts of the country face a 70-mile journey to see a dentist. The BDA has warned that increasing pressure within the industry and low morale have made it difficult for practices to recruit dentists. A recent survey […]


Scottish Government scraps recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups in oral health shake-up

Scottish Government scraps recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups in oral health shake-up

The Scottish Government has scrapped recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups as part of a shake-up of oral health services. As part of a revamp of NHS dental services across the country, patients will not be advised to go to the dentist every 6 months, with new guidelines advising patients with healthy teeth and gums to wait […]


Number of children having teeth extracted in England rises again

Number of children having teeth extracted in England rises again

The number of children having teeth extracted in hospital in England has risen again. New figures show that 42,911 procedures were carried out in English hospitals in 2016/2017 compared to 40,800 in 2015/2016 and 36,833 in 2012/2013. In light of the news, the British Dental Association has labelled the government “short-sighted” and urged ministers to […]


Critics call for dental fines overhaul to protect vulnerable people

Critics call for dental fines overhaul to protect vulnerable people

Critics of the NHS’ current dental fines system have called for an overhaul to protect vulnerable people. Research shows that income from fines has increased significantly in the last decade, but bodies are worried that vulnerable people, including those with dementia and disabilities, are paying the price for honest mistakes. Research shows that the number […]


New Analysis Suggests Almost Half of NHS Dental Practices Not Accepting New Adult Patients

New Analysis Suggests Almost Half of NHS Dental Practices Not Accepting New Adult Patients

In what has been called an “emerging crisis”, the BBC has reported that 48% of 2500 dental practices on NHS Choices are not accepting new NHS adult patients, whilst 40% are not accepting new NHS child patients. NHS England have said that 95% of people seeking an appointment could get one, however the BDA condemned […]