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.  […]

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