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No crisis in NHS dentistry despite ‘difficulties’, insists minister

A minister has denied that NHS dentistry in Scotland is in crisis, though she conceded it faces a “number of difficulties”. Jenni Minto said improvements have been made in a relatively short period of time. In March, it emerged that only one in five ...

10 May 2023 at 15:59

Taylor Swift tickets easier to get than NHS dental appointments, ministers told

Taylor Swift tickets are easier to get than an NHS dental appointment, ministers have been told. The warning came as the Government was urged to grasp the crisis in access to NHS dental care across England. Conservative former health minister Steve ...

09 Jan 2024 at 19:54

Dentists to get cash for new patients and ‘golden hellos’ under service plans

Dentists are to be offered cash to take on new patients and given £20,000 “golden hellos” to work in communities with a lack of NHS dental services under plans to boost dentistry across England. Around a million people who have not seen a dentist ...

07 Feb 2024 at 17:35

Scotland

Third of registered patients did not see NHS dentist for three years

More than a third of patients registered with an NHS dentist went without a check-up or treatment for three years, according to data. Figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats using freedom of information laws also show almost a quarter ...

24 Mar 2024 at 00:01

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NHS dentists unobtainable in Derry

Increasing numbers of people in Derry are unable to register as a new NHS dental patient. Calling for improved access to NHS dentistry, Foyle MLA, Sinead McLaughlin (SDLP) said Health Minister Robin Swann must "urgently intervene to improve ...

27 Jun 2022 at 08:33

Lib Dems call for VAT on children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes to be scrapped

The Liberal Democrats have called for VAT on children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste to be scrapped, to lower A&E visits for tooth decay issues. The Lib Dems said a freedom of information request showed 1,400 children went to A&E with tooth ...

27 Jun 2024 at 22:30

Parents pressured to go private as children struggle to see NHS dentist – report

Some parents are feeling pressured to go private in order to get a dentist appointment for their children, according to the health watchdog. Issues with access to NHS dentistry are having a “clear impact on children and young people”, the ...

25 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

NHS dental care has ‘rotted away’ as thousands turn to private sector – Labour

More than 36,000 Scots have left NHS dentists to go private in the last five years, according to figures from Scottish Labour. The party says NHS dental care has “rotted away under the SNP” as patients are opting for more expensive ...

22 Jul 2024 at 00:01

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Derry dentist forced to 'restructure' as current NHS model is 'unworkable'

A Derry dentistry practice announced that it would be restructuring its practice. Great James Street Dental told patients the decision has come due to rising costs and the impending crisis in the NHS dental care sector. Meabh ...

27 Jun 2024 at 14:33

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