There’s evidence that inflationary pressure on dental practices remains higher than for the wider economy.   Read our new market insight report and stay informed.   You do dentistry. We help you do business.   bda.org/advice/your-de…

These small, positive improvements are about as far as we can fix NHS dentistry while a broken system remains in place. We hope they can steady the ship, but this this is not the final destination for a service still at risk of going under. bda.org/news-and-opini…

BREAKING: The latest changes to the NHS contract 👇 bda.org/news-and-opini…

"What we need is system change," says Shiv Pabary "We're ready to sit down with government." "But we need to start now and not wait on implementation of these changes." 👇 bda.org/news-and-opini…

"We have to fix this before the end of this Parliament." Minster for Care Stephen Kinnock has set a welcome deadline for reform of the failed contract fuelling the crisis in NHS dentistry. But we are yet to see commitments on the resources required to restore care to millions.

Government commits to scrapping the NHS dental contract within this Parliament mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/m… #DentistsForAll

Open to all dentists and dental team members – BDA members and non-members welcome. bda.org/learning/cours… Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and added to our on-demand webinar catalogue a few days later. #NHSdentistry  4/4

Want to find out more about the proposed changes to the UDA contract in England? Join our free webinar on Wednesday evening.

We've set out the BDA's detailed views on proposed changes to the current NHS contract. In short: Meaningful improvements, not the final destination. bda.org/representation…

Thanks to The Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay MP MP for calling for sustainable funding for a service on the brink. Reality is underspends in NHS dentistry have plummeted, but this crisis is still with us. Govt can't restore care to millions without ending chronic underfunding.

England: The Government’s proposed changes to the UDA contract are now open for consultation. We’ve been working to secure improvements - now it’s your turn to shape the future. Have your say: bda.org/representation…

England: UDA contract changes are on the table. We’ve worked to secure improvements - now it’s time to make your voice count. Review the details and share your views: bda.org/representation…

There is still no news about the GDP contract uplift in England for 2025/26. The BDA is calling for the Government to confirm and implement the uplift without further delay bda.org/news-and-opini…

"I cannot understand why the UK Government has chosen to remove key dental care professions from eligibility for the skilled worker visa from July 2025," says 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP. We can't understand it either. Our dental services don't need this unforced error.

Given the obvious challenges, why do dentists continue to work for the NHS? My team has conducted research into dentists' motivations and the push-pull factors at play nature.com/articles/s4141…

As expanded supervised toothbrushing rolls out this autumn, zmarshman and colleagues share what oral healthcare teams in dental practices need to know about the programmes nature.com/articles/s4140…

Ever considered a career in dental public health? Two of our consultant members, Siobhán Grant and Kate Taylor-Weetman about what they love about their jobs and the challenges they face. Read BDJ Portfolio: nature.com/articles/s4141…

Today's The Mirror editorial. Savage cuts have pushed practices to the brink, and left millions unable to access the care they need. It’s simple economics. With NHS dentistry the Government will get what it pays for. Sign here if you agree you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund…