Podcast: How To Matter
In this episode of the NAIL IT podcast, Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the Association Dental Groups, shares with us how to truly matter. Whatever your status, position, or educational level – you matter, and he explains exactly why. Listen to Neil talk about team culture, the future of dentistry, the true meaning of being […]
Podcast: The workforce crisis
In this episode of The Dentist podcast, Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), discusses the dental workforce crisis. To listen to the full podcast, please click here.
Podcast: Prevention is the new cure
In this episode of Prevention is the new cure, Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the ADG, talks to Steve Brine and Dr Sarah Wollaston about the dentistry crisis. To listen to the full podcast, please click here.
Put an end to dentists flipping burgers with ‘dental oases’, says ADG
The Association of Dental Groups introduces its solution to the dental deserts leaving patients in pain and overseas dentists working in fast food restaurants. On 18 June 2025, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the trade body representing NHS, private and community-based services, published its Creating Dental Oases – the Solution to Dental Deserts white paper which […]
Put an end to dentists flipping burgers by ‘Creating Dental Oases’. The ADG’s solution to Dental Deserts
On 18th June 2025, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the trade body representing NHS, Private and Community-Based Services, published their ‘Creating Dental Oases – the solution to Dental Deserts’ whitepaper which examines the key issues behind the dental crisis and how shoring up the total dental team is the solution. In 2022, The ADG […]
ORE training in Chennai: tackling the workforce crisis
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is committed to providing access to dentistry – wherever it is required. Tackling urgent care, supporting children as their teeth develop, meeting the needs of vulnerable people, propelling the prevention agenda and so much more all depend on increasing patient access. At all times the focus must be putting […]
The truth will out: evidence-based solutions for NHS dentistry
Neil Carmichael highlights the importance of evidence from within the profession in the campaign to fix NHS dentistry. To read the full blog, please click here.
How will the ‘devolution revolution’ affect dentistry?
Neil Carmichael explains how the government’s devolution plans to decentralise power will impact the dental profession. In December 2024 Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister announced plans for a ‘devolution revolution’ in England. The premise from the government is to give more control to local areas and decentralise power in order to kick start the […]
What does the data say about dentistry?
Neil Carmichael highlights the importance of gathering robust data for understanding the dental landscape in 2025. When we consider the landscape we face into this year, it is important for us to make sure we consider the data we have carefully. Due to the nature of how dentistry is delivered, in either independent or group […]
ADG members triumph at Dental Industry Awards 2024
Awards Blog 6th December 2024 ADG members triumph at Dental Industry Awards 2024 Last night the ‘Dental Industry Awards 2024 in association with the BDIA’ event was hosted at the prestigious Wembley venue. It was an excellent evening and such a great moment to stand up and recognise the real work being carried […]