Fewer people seeing an NHS dentist, but it is costing them more

Statistics from NHS Digital showed that just 50.2% of adults had seen a dentist in the past two years – a drop from 52.5% less than a year ago. Only 44% of Londoners had a check-up in the previous 24 months. This compares with a figure of 55.7% for those living in the North West. There was also a significant rise in the amount patients’ charges which totalled £855 million in 2018-19, up from £813 million the previous year.

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NHS dentists’ incomes fell by 36% in real terms over past ten years

The BDA has warned that patient access problems risk being here to stay, as a new report from NHS Digital shows sustained pressure on pay for NHS dentists across Britain. Associates in England and Wales, who make up 85% of the workforce, have seen their incomes drop from £67,800 in 2008/9 to £59,700 in 2017/18, a 36% fall to less than £47,000 when factoring in inflation.

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OHF calls for stress-free working environments to end sugar binges

New research reveals that more than a quarter (28%) of British adults turn to sugar when put under stress. With half of workers reporting feeling stressed in their jobs the Oral Health Foundation is calling on employers to do more to help combat stress and offer more support to their employees to maintain good oral health. According to the charity’s research, those in work can be significantly (up to 28%) more likely to binge on sugar than those out of work.

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Water coolers banned at Glasgow dental hospital

Glasgow dental hospital workers’ have voiced their fury as NHS bosses have banned water coolers over health risks, according to a report in the Daily Record. Employees say the only safe drinking water is now on the second floor. Staff at the hospital have accused NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde of leaving them ‘hot and bothered’ because of the water cooler ban.

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Number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK remains high

A British Orthodontic Society survey reveals that three quarters (75%) of orthodontists in new survey report an increase in adult private patients. Over half (60%) say this is due to heightened awareness of adult orthodontics and more than 10% of orthodontists say their adult patients are influenced by celebrities and bloggers.

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Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, a new University College London study has found. The findings, published in the British Dental Journal, highlight potential for improvement as most of the athletes expressed an interest in changing their oral hygiene behaviour to improve their oral health.

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Fewer people seeing an NHS dentist, but it is costing them more

NHS dentists’ incomes fell by 36% in real terms over past ten years

OHF calls for stress-free working environments to end sugar binges

Water coolers banned at Glasgow dental hospital

Number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK remains high

Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily

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