Dental

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. 

If you have urgent dental pain or infection, you can still call NHS 111, who can arrange emergency care. But

Apart from spreading tooth decay and gum problems, sharing a toothbrush can pass on viruses and infections. These can include

Yes, sharing a toothbrush is a big no-no. Your toothbrush picks up lots of bacteria and tiny food particles from

A good contract would focus on prevention, make sure dentists are fairly paid for the work they do, and give