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British Dental Association criticises the government, as thousands join waiting lists for NHS practices

British Dental Association criticises the government, as thousands join waiting lists for NHS practices

The British Dental Association has criticised the government, as thousands of patients all over the country join waiting lists for NHS dental practices. The latest statistics show that several regions are experiencing severe dentist shortages, with almost 50,000 patients in Cornwall alone unable to register with an NHS dental surgery. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of the […]


Dental fees to increase in Malaysia, Government confirms

Dental fees to increase in Malaysia, Government confirms

The Malaysian Government has confirmed that dental fees for treatment provided by government-run clinics will increase. Director-general of the Health Ministry, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah confirmed that dental charges will increase in the near future; however, the increases will not apply for those on low incomes. The government is committed to subsidising dental care for […]


Australian Dentists Urge Government To Cap Dental Student Numbers

Australian Dentists Urge Government To Cap Dental Student Numbers

The Australian Dental Association has urged the government to introduce a cap on dental student numbers to prevent an abundance of qualified dentists in Australia. The ADA has called for a temporary suspension of international students taking dental degrees to prevent an over-supply of dentists. The ADA has acted based on figures, which show that […]


Prescription Fees And Dental Charges To Increase In England

Prescription Fees And Dental Charges To Increase In England

The cost of prescriptions and dental fees will increase from the 1st April, it has been confirmed. The government announced that prescription charges will increase by 20p from April 1st; the new cost will be £7.85 per item in England. The announcement has angered many people, as charges have increased year on year in England, […]


Northern Irland Health Minister backs National Smile Month Campaign

Northern Irland Health Minister backs National Smile Month Campaign

Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots has reaffirmed his commitment to improving standards of oral health in the country by lending his support to the National Smile Month campaign. Mr Poots visited Dunmurry Dental Practice to take part in National Smile Month, where he took the opportunity to address dentists and members of the public […]


Australian government announces policies to improve oral health

Australian government announces policies to improve oral health

The new Australian government has announced that new measures will be introduced to improve access to dental services across the country. Julia Gillard has announced possible new strategies to raise standards of oral health across the nation. Oral health has become a key policy, as the Labour party were forced to agree to radical new […]


UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

New government legislation is currently addressing an “autism strategy” for a welcoming society that allows people with autism to access needed services to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. These changes come in light of measures demanded by the National Autistic Society and lobbyists. The bill places a legal duty on councils and NHS services, including […]


UK regional ministers and MPs are active in securing dental services for their constituents

UK regional ministers and MPs are active in securing dental services for their constituents

Across the UK, government ministers and MPs take steps to secure dental services for their constituents, such as those in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales. In a recent statement to the Minister of Health, Assembly Member (AM) for Newcastle Emlyn, Rhodri Glyn Thomas, raised local concerns about dental provision. The Minister of Health responded that assistance would […]