BBC Dr Harj Singrao says he wants to keep treating NHS patients but is struggling with “strangling” NHS contracts A dentist has said he feels “strangled” by NHS contracts and believes NHS dentists may not exist in two years time. Dr Harj Singrao, who has a practice in Newbridge, Caerphilly, said money is allocated on … Read more
NHS leaders have acknowledged a recovery plan for dentistry in England, launched by the previous Conservative government a year ago, has comprehensively failed. One aspect of the plan – ‘Golden Hello’ payments to encourage dentists to start working in underserved areas – has seen only 39 dentists appointed out of a target of 240. Another … Read more
The British Dental Association says increasing the treatment rate would provide a short-term fix in England. Source link
Overseas dentists may be provisionally registered to work in England without checks, plans say. Source link
The move is part of a wider plan to improve access in England but dentists say it will not solve problems. Source link
Patients being unable to see an NHS dentist is “totally unacceptable”, a committee warns government. Source link
NI practitioners say the sector is already on the brink and cannot cope with further funding cuts. Source link
An NHS East of England spokesperson said: “We want children in Norfolk to be able to get high quality dental care and check-ups when they need them, and we are working hard with dental practices to improve access to services in the area, including inviting NHS contract holders to take on additional activity.” Source link
Some may quit NHS contracts over threats of fines, costs and paper work, dentists warn. Source link
The dental practice tells patients only private dental care will be offered from 1 April. Source link