Dentists in NHS are much less happy than those in private practice

Practice Plan has published its latest NHS Confidence Monitor survey and, for the first time, private dentists have been approached for comment too. The focus for this survey switched from the profession’s confidence in the future of NHS dentistry to their happiness levels working within it. The results show a deep gulf between the happiness levels of NHS dentists compared to private dentists.

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Corporate closes practice due to ‘high running costs’

A mydentist practice in Taunton, Somerset is to close due to ‘high running costs’. The practice team has written to patients telling them it will no longer offer NHS or private dental services after the end of October. NHS England says the practice recently handed in its NHS contract and dental provision in the area is being reviewed.

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Access figures for 0-2 year-olds highlight North-South divide

A new map of the UK which depicts levels of NHS dental access for children aged two and under has been created for the first time by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). The map has been drawn up to coincide with the national launch of Dental Check by One.The data highlights the challenges that lie ahead in raising public awareness of this important milestone in children’s oral health.

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Complaints about GPs and dentists doubled in last decade

New data from NHS digital show that the total number of written complaints from patients about primary care practices in 2016-17 was 90,579, an increase of 9.7% since last year. Of these complaints with 83.2% were related to GPs and 14.6% to dental practices. Just over half of these (50.2%) were not upheld.

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Research shows aspirin could repair tooth decay

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that aspirin could reverse the effects of tooth decay resulting in a reduction in the need for fillings. Currently about 7 million fillings are provided by the NHS each year in England alone. Tooth decay imposes a huge financial burden on the NHS, particularly in Northern Ireland says the University.

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Toothbrushing scheme launched in 13 deprived areas

Children in England's poorest areas will be given free toothbrushes as part of new Government efforts to beat decay 'epidemic'. This is part of a new programme, called Starting Well, which Ministers are launching in 13 of England's poorest areas. 'Tooth brushing clubs' are also being set up in nurseries.

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Dentists in NHS are much less happy than those in private practice

Corporate closes practice due to ‘high running costs’

Access figures for 0-2 year-olds highlight North-South divide

Complaints about GPs and dentists doubled in last decade

Research shows aspirin could repair tooth decay

Toothbrushing scheme launched in 13 deprived areas

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