Government must face up to the workforce challenge to stop “dental deserts” in England
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG has responded to the Healthwatch England report on dentistry yesterday and this morning’s debate in the House of Commons
ADG Chair welcomes new report calling for ‘’Armed Forces style” campaign to recruit more people into healthcare careers.
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has added his support to recommendations from a new report published today calling for a
Inequalities in oral health report confirms ‘’the urgent need to level up access to NHS dentistry”.
The Association of Dental Groups has welcomed the publication of Public Health England’s report on “Oral health inequalities in England”. The report reveals stark variations
New figures show ‘’collapse in children’s dental visits as a consequence of the pandemic”.
The Association of Dental Groups has responded to this morning’s publication of the latest NHS Dental Statistics Biannual report for England 2020-2021. The statistics reveal
ADG welcomes Government water fluoridation action plan
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG has welcomed the announcement today by the Secretary of State for Health of plans for “streamlining the process for
ADG welcomes Minister’s support for a “transformation in commissioning”
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG has welcomed the comments in the House of Commons last Thursday by Government Health Minister Jo Churchill MP that
MPs write to Matt Hancock as research reveals worst-hit constituencies for access to dentists
New analysis is authored by a former aide to the Health Secretary Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to take immediate action to deal
New report shows at least 8 million people will be waiting for an NHS dentist this Christmas
– Study exposes fresh crisis in England’s dentistry system and calls for urgent action – Analysis is authored by Richard Sloggett, former aide to Health
ADG responds to Healthwatch England report on Dentistry and the impact of Covid-19
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG has responded to the Healthwatch England report on dentistry during the Covid lockdown published on 9th December: “Healthwatch England’s
ADG welcomes Government support for water fluoridation
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG has welcomed the comments in the House of Lords last week by Government Health Minister Lord Bethell that “We
Children face ‘triple whammy’ of coronavirus dental dangers
Dentists warn of rising tooth decay and more operations than ever to remove children’s teeth Thousands of children could soon require hospital operations to remove
Mouth cancer rates set to go ‘through the roof’ as millions fail to visit dentist during lockdown
Dentists have warned that thousands of cases of mouth cancer may be going undetected as a result of millions of people staying away from dental
Dentists set for post-Covid ‘horror show’ as millions of Brits pull own teeth out during lockdown
Millions of people have been pulling their own teeth out and attempting to treat their cavities at home since lockdown started. A new poll by
New figures show ‘dentists are deserting the NHS and poorest patients are paying the price’
The Association of Dental Groups has responded to this morning’s publication of the NHS Dental Statistics for England 2019-2020. The statistics reveal that overall, the
ADG welcomes Government funding of additional dental school places needed in exams crisis
The ADG has welcomed the Government decision to provide additional funding for dental students at risk of not being able to start their studies this
ADG launches campaign as Covid-19 takes its toll on the nation’s oral health
New analysis will show which areas of the UK have been hardest hit The Association of Dental Groups is today launching a national campaign calling
ADG Chair Neil Carmichael – The looming problem for forgotten dentistry
ADG Chair Neil Carmichael discusses the looming problem for forgotten dentistry in the Primary Care Journal. One-third of adults in deprived areas of England have tooth
ADG joins Oral Health Foundation campaign to pause patient charges
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), whose members consist of corporate providers of NHS and private dentistry across England and Wales, have written to the
Dentistry sector at risk of collapse due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), whose members consist of corporate providers of NHS and private dentistry across England and Wales, have called on the
ADG welcomes Government delay of SNOMED implementation
Following the ADG’s continued lobbying, the Chief Dental Officer has confirmed that the mandatory implementation of SNOMED CT has been delayed by a year by
Coronavirus Letter to Sara Hurley
Dear Sara, Coronavirus – ADG response to NHS England Issue 3 Preparedness letter 25/03/20 I am writing, on behalf of the Association of Dental Groups
BDA/ADG questions and comments in relation to NHS England Issue 3 Preparedness letter as at 25 March 2020 6pm
The BDA is keen to work with NHS England in relation to the arrangements for now and 2020-21 and would welcome the opportunity to engage
Government must delay introducing new care records system for dentistry
Dental leaders are today warning that the Government must delay the implementation of SNOMED CT, the new system of clinical terminology for NHS dentistry, which