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Report calls for improved provision of preventative oral healthcare
The College of General Dentistry and Haleon have published a report on improving the provision of preventative oral healthcare. Preventative care is defined as

GDC consults on proposals to update decision making guidance for practice committees
The GDC is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision making guidance for practice committees, administered by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service, who consider allegations where a

New research-based resources for parents and teachers of neurodivergent children
A child-centred suite of resources for parents and teachers of neurodivergent children – the first of its kind to be based on research is now

Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following annual renewal
The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the recent annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of

NHS report shows diabetes items prescribed increase by 21 million since 2015/16
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the annual ‘Prescribing for Diabetes 2015/16 to 2023/24’ statistical report which shows that there were 71 million

Libraries in England supporting more people to use NHS App
The NHS has today announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.

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,