Wanted: More NHS dentists
Press Review 19 May 2005
Less than one dentist in 10 can offer unregistered patients an emergency appointment on the National Health Service, a survey by Which? has found.
PM warned over dentist shortfall
Press Review 31 March 2005
Tony Blair pledged yesterday to recruit more dentists to the NHS
NHS recruits Polish dentists
News Article 24 February 2005
Dentists from Poland are helping the government meet its target of 1,000 extra dentists by October, a health minister has said.
Tories promise more NHS dentists
Press Review 28 January 2005
The Conservatives have pledged to put an NHS dentist back on every high street.
'Not enough NHS dentists' Blair admits
Press Review 13 January 2005
Tony Blair admitted yesterday that his promise to provide NHS dentists for everyone by 2001 had not been fulfilled.
Reid delays dentistry shake-up
Press Review 11 January 2005
The health secretary has confirmed that a radical shake-up of NHS dentistry has been shelved for six months amid fears local managers are not prepared for the new arrangements.
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Dentists withdraw from NHS contract talks
Press Review 8 December 2004
The British Dental Association has pulled out from year-long negotiations on a new NHS contract.
Dentistry targets under fire
Press Review 25 November 2004
Government targets to increase NHS dentistry are "ambitious" and may not be met, Parliament's spending watchdog has concluded.
Watchdog warns on dentistry targets
News Article 25 November 2004
Parliament's spending watchdog has warned that government targets to increase NHS dentistry are "ambitious" and may not be met.
Visit dentist less, health advisers to recommend
Press Review 25 October 2004
Most adults should only visit the dentist once a year rather than twice, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence is to advise.
Teething problems
Publication Article 8 October 2004
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Government Affairs Website
Dental patients must be given choice
Press Review 20 August 2004
Dentists who do not inform patients of the options between NHS and more costly private treatment face a health department crackdown.
Reid announces investment in dentistry
News Article 16 July 2004
The government has announced its plans for improving the provision of dentistry services within the NHS.
