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‘National scandal’ declared after 2,800 children sent to A&E over severe tooth decay last year
Almost three thousand children had tooth decay so severe they attended A&E last year, new data reveals.
5 days ago3 min read


People ‘reaching for pliers or flights’ amid dental appointment difficulties
Experts urged the Government to “pick up pace and keep its promises” on dental care, to avoid patients “reaching for pliers or cheap flights
Mar 213 min read


How is the Increasing Cost of Dental Care affecting Families?
Dental care is essential for maintaining good health. Yet, many families are finding it increasingly hard to afford necessary dental service
Feb 123 min read


Ministers Approve Real Pay Cut for Dentists in England Amid Record-Breaking Delays
Ministers have now approved a real pay cut for dentists in England, following record-breaking delays. Contract holders will receive an...
Jan 143 min read


The Dental Dangers of Christmas
Without dental insurance, dental emergencies over the festive period can get very expensive.
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Almost Half of Adults Have Not Seen a Dentist for Two Years
5.6 million adults tried and failed to access an NHS dentist appointment over the past two years.
Aug 5, 20242 min read


How will a Labour Government Affect Dentistry
As the dust settles on the General Election and we see Labour's Government take the reins what impact will this have on dentistry?
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Do You Know How Dental Insurance Protects Your Employees?
At Get Dental Plans, we have been offering company dental insurance plans in the UK for many years. We take all the hard work out of...
Jun 18, 20243 min read


1.25 million new mums miss out on free access to NHS dentistry
Patients are entitled to free NHS dental care if they are pregnant when they start treatment, and for 12 months after the baby is born.
May 9, 20242 min read


Prevention is Better than Cure with New Dental Tech Innovation
At Get Dental Plans we are always reinforcing the importance of good oral health and prevention being better than cure.
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Dentists Challenge the Government over Dentistry Plans
The Government unveiled its £200 million plan to bolster NHS dentists in England last month.
Mar 19, 20242 min read


What is the Future of NHS Dentistry?
The British Dental Association demanded ’Deeds, Not Words’ as MPs gathered in the House of Commons to debate an Opposition motion.
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Increase In Mouth Cancer Rates Linked to NHS Dentist Shortage
Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough.
Nov 9, 20233 min read


How to Build Good Dental Habits In Children
With more and more families struggling to get access to an NHS dentist, teaching children good dental habits from a young age
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Dental deserts force three in 10 Brits to take time off for toothache, survey reveals
The continuing issues of the lack of availability of NHS dentists could be having a negative effect on your employees health.
Sep 14, 20233 min read


New Survey Shows Effect Cost of Living Crisis Has on Child Dental Health
A new survey has confirmed that the cost of living crisis is damaging child dental health.
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth?
With all the news in the press about vaping and children, it made us think at Get Dental Plans, how does vaping affect your oral health?
Jun 7, 20232 min read


One in four delay or go without NHS dental treatment ‘due to cost’
One in four people are delaying or going without NHS dental treatment because of its rising cost, the BDA has warned.
May 4, 20233 min read


NHS Dental Care to Rise by 8.5%
As charges for NHS dental services in England are set to rise by 8.5% on 24th 2023 April, is it time to consider dental insurance.
Apr 12, 20232 min read


New Research Finds A Potential Connection Between Oral Health & Brain Health
A new study linking poor oral health to poor brain health is making headlines—and it's worth paying attention to.
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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