Posts Tagged ‘NHS cuts’

British Dental Association Issues Warnings Over Rural Dental Shake Up Plans

British Dental Association Issues Warnings Over Rural Dental Shake Up Plans

The British Dental Association has warned that patients with the greatest need will be affected by plans to shake-up rural dental services in Scotland. Plans to change services in remote areas have been revealed recently, with four health boards facing the prospect of practice closures. The measures have been announced as a means of reducing […]


BDA Warns Against Hike in Tuition Fees

BDA Warns Against Hike in Tuition Fees

The British Dental Association has issued a warning over the increase in tuition fees and Representatives from the association have written to the government to outline the potential implications for the future of the profession. The BDA has sent a detailed review, outlining the impact of increased tuition fees, which will mean that many dental […]


Andrew Lansley set to address dentists

Andrew Lansley set to address dentists

Andrew Lansley, the Secretary of State for Health, will address dentists at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 19th May, it has been confirmed.   Mr Lansley will speak on the first day of the conference, which will take place at the Central Convention Complex in Manchester.   Mr Lansley will talk about […]


Patients forced to make alternative arrangements following NHS cuts

Patients forced to make alternative arrangements following NHS cuts

Sixty patients have been forced to make alternative arrangements following NHS cuts in Barnet. The cuts, which have been made as a result of “financial pressures”, have forced patients to find alternative places to receive treatment following the closure of the Dental Access Centre at Edgeware Community Hospital. The dental centre was closed on Monday. […]