How does NHS dental access compare across England?

Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to dentists.

There were around 26.2 full-time equivalent (FTE)?dentists per 100,000 people in England as of March 2024.

The east of England (24.3) and the south west (24.4) recorded the lowest figures, while London (27.6) and the north west (27.8) had the highest.

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The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will be cut to 4.5% – but what does this mean for the dental profession?

A dental practice in Bristol drew a queue of more than 100 people as it announced it would be taking on more NHS patients.

The Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of how immediate orders and substantive sanctions interact under the Dentists Act 1984.?

Regulators will tighten eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic as part of a crackdown on inappropriate prescriptions.

Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients waited at least two months for treatment.

The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency.

Umair Afzal discusses how reflection can foster self-awareness, reduce burnout and enhance professional growth for young dentists.

With the North of England Dentistry Show taking place this March, discover the new speakers taking the stage to share their insights and expertise.

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Dentistry Webinars

We have a fantastic lineup of webinars next week:

• Treatment options for the wear patient – Paul Tipton – Tuesday 11 February at 7pm

• How to avoid your lawyer – legal best practice for dental practice owners and managers – Wednesday 12 February at 7pm

• Calling time on NHS dentistry: how to make the move to private dentistry – Les Jones, Zoe Close and Manish Chitnis – Thursday 13 February at 7pm.

Dentistry Live

Sign up to our upcoming Dentistry Live session here:

• Dentistry Live: root canal treatment – Dhiraj Arora – Thursday 27 February at 7pm.

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Gaby Bissett