Objective should be a better contract, not simply a different one ADG doubles-down by talking up NHS dentistry
The Association of Dental Groups’ (ADG) Exec Chair, Neil Carmichael responds today to criticism reported in the dentistry trade media of their paper, ADG Paper: NHSE Dental Contract Reform Priorities. To read the full press statement, please click here.
Don’t ‘rip it up and start again’, warns the ADG Funding and flexibility are the route to an NHS England dental contract fit for purpose
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has today published its new paper, Priorities for NHS England Dental Contract Reform, setting out clear, practical steps to ensure that contract reform strengthens patient access, supports the dental workforce and delivers a stable, sustainable NHS dental system. The paper highlights several immediate priorities which include protecting patient access […]
ADG welcomes increase in NHS dental delivery as new NHSBSA Dental Statistics published
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the UK’s leading trade body for dental groups delivering patient care across NHS, private and community-based dentistry, welcomed today’s updated data from NHSBSA Dental Statistics. The new statistics show an increase in the delivery of NHS dental courses of treatment across adult and child populations in England. To read […]
ADG responds to Nuffield Trust data – Prioritise dental workforce gap & perfect NHS contract
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the UK’s leading trade body for dental groups delivering patient care across NHS, private and community‑based dentistry, responded to today’s data on NHS dentistry from the Nuffield Trust. Fundamentally the ADG’s dental group members are struggling with a critical lack of dentists which currently stands at approximately three thousand […]
ADG welcomes new DHSC leadership and urges inclusion of dentistry as a priority
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the UK’s leading trade body for dental groups has welcomed recent ministerial appointments at the Department of Health & Social Care. The ADG has extended a warm welcome in a letter to Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP, newly appointed Secretary of State for Health & Social Care and James […]
ADG contributes to future of dentistry discussions at GDC’s Dental Leadership Network event
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) was pleased to participate in the Dental Leadership Network (DLN) meeting on 30 June, where international dentistry was the central theme. The event, organised by the General Dental Council (GDC), brought together leaders from across the profession to discuss progress, challenges and opportunities in strengthening the UK’s international dental […]
Minister praises ADG leadership and collaboration at third annual conference
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) welcomed more than 150 delegates to its third annual conference, held on 2–3 July in the Cotswolds, bringing together leaders from across the UK’s dental groups, policy community and wider health sector to discuss the future of dentistry and the workforce reforms needed to secure sustainable access to care. […]
Giving smaller groups the confidence to grow – ADG celebrates Micro-Groups Business Mentoring first year at St James’ dinner
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), in partnership with Agilio, hosted a celebratory dinner in St James’ to mark the first year of the ADG Micro Groups Business Mentoring Programme, launched in December 2025. The event brought together the mentors and mentees to share progress, reflect on achievements, and highlight the tangible business impact of […]
ADG welcomes new Director of Policy and Research, Dorian Kennedy
Dorian Kennedy joins the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) as the new Director of Policy and Research from June 2026. This appointment follows the continued expansion of the ADG’s policy and reform agenda as the organisation marks its 15th anniversary. Dorian is a highly experienced former senior Civil Servant with extensive expertise in policy development, […]
ADG showcases leadership at Global DSO Summit as sector looks to the next 15 years
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) was out in force at this week’s Global DSO Summit presented by Women in DSO in London. The event brought together senior leaders from across the world to examine the forces reshaping dental markets, share insights on global investment trends and explore the future of dentistry at scale. To […]