Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a topic of growing interest, and it has real ramifications for dental service delivery. We explain our position on the importance of adequate
We formulate shared policy positions on behalf of our member LDCs. This enables us to speak with a single voice on the importance of oral health and high quality NHS dental services. We work with national stakeholders to positively influence rules, policies and regulations.
Neurodiversity is a topic of growing interest, and it has real ramifications for dental service delivery. We explain our position on the importance of adequate
Primary care is about more than just GPs. This statement outlines our position on why primary care means all of primary care.
A dental graduate tie in has been announced by the government, but lacks detail. We outline our position on this controversial decision.
A focus on increasing the length of dental recalls neglects both individual patient circumstances and the wider benefits of regular attendance at a dental practice.
A clearly defined goal, developed with all dental stakeholders, will help focus efforts to improve care at the local level.
Practices want to run as efficiently as possible but this is often frustrated by contrary national guidance.
Eating disorders can have a severe impact on oral health in a variety of ways.
All members of the dental team must have access to NHS benefits.
The possibility of having to pay for dental care can be off putting, with patients sometimes unclear why, if the treatment is provided by the
Many myths persist around shisha use: that it is not as harmful as smoking cigarettes, that flavoured shisha is harmless, that water filters out impurities.
NHS dental services have been left on the periphery of the health service resulting in different patient attitudes, clinical attitudes and technology investment to the
Access to NHS dental services for children varies considerably across the country, despite NHS dental care being free for children.
Those with mental health conditions are more likely to engage in behaviours which will negatively affect their oral health, such as smoking, alcohol misuse, substance
Older adult oral health often suffers as a result of reduced mobility, reduced motor function, high level of restorative care, concern over patient charges, reliance