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What looks like a cheap and fast solution can end up costing far more in the long run. If something […]

Because access to dentistry is under pressure. Millions struggle to get an NHS dentist, and prevention has never been more

We strongly support it. It’s one of the most effective public health measures available for improving oral health. It’s safe,

Everyone benefits, but it makes the biggest difference in deprived communities. Tooth decay is closely linked with poverty, and fluoridation

Yes, absolutely. The evidence on fluoridation is overwhelming – it’s safe and effective. More than 400 million people worldwide benefit

The difference is striking. In communities with fluoridated water, children have significantly lower rates of tooth decay. In some cases,

It’s the process of adjusting the level of fluoride in public water supplies to the optimal amount for protecting teeth.

Because the contract limits how much NHS work a dentist can do, many practices simply don’t have capacity for new

The contract pays dentists for “units of dental activity” (UDAs).  This means a dentist is paid the same amount whether

The NHS dental contract is the system that sets out how dentists are paid to provide treatment on the NHS.