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Dental Statistics Annual Report
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the latest NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report. The publication covers NHS dental activity and the

Diversity in Dentistry Action Group – Press Release Aug 2024
BSDHT are proud, as always, to stand in unity with the DDAG against all forms of discrimination but are saddened that we need to. As

GDC publishes new research on the public’s experiences of dentistry
The GDC has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services,

Updated SDCEP Periodontal Care guidance
This website presents NICE-accredited guidance from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) which is relevant to the periodontal care of all patients, including those

GDC publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023, highlighting a year focused on public protection. Many stresses in the dental

GDC annual registration renewal period is now open
Key renewal steps To streamline the renewal process, the GDC has outlined three straightforward steps for dental hygienists and dental therapists to complete by the

Exemptions Legislation – Going Live! 26th June 2024
Wednesday 26th June 2024 is the day that the new legislation comes into force, but hold off on the celebrations, because materially, NOTHING has changed.

Continuing professional development (CPD) myth-busting: helping DCPs navigate their CPD requirements
Written by Fiona Ellwood, Miranda Steeples, Debbie Hemington, James Neilson, Donna Campbell, and Bill Ip from the Dental Professional Alliance Removal from the register is

BSDHT Member of the Year 2024
This year nominations will be submitted from your workplace. With their consent, in 250 words or less, tell us why your dental hygienist or dental