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The Dental Dangers of Christmas

Without dental insurance, dental emergencies over the festive period can get very expensive.

Aug 52 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.

Jul 52 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?

Jun 183 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...

May 92 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.

Apr 91 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.

Mar 192 min read

Dentists Challenge the Government over Dentistry Plans

The Government unveiled its £200 million plan to bolster NHS dentists in England last month.

Jan 123 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.

Nov 9, 20233 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.

Oct 23, 20232 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

Sep 14, 20233 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.

Jul 7, 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.

Jun 7, 20232 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?

May 4, 20233 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.

Apr 12, 20232 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.

Mar 1, 20233 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.

Feb 9, 20233 min read

Children's Oral Health Affected by the Cost of Living Crisis

As the cost of living crisis continues, the BDA has reported that four in five teachers are now providing pupils with toothbrushes & paste.

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Cost of living crisis – 15% avoid dentist due to cost of checks ups

As the cost of living crisis continues into 2023, the number of people who avoid the dentist due to the cost of treatment has increased to 1

Dec 8, 20223 min read

Do I Need Dental Insurance?

Do I need dental insurance? An obvious answer from all the team at Get Dental Plans to this question is a resounding yes!

Nov 9, 20223 min read

Mouth Cancer Rates Hit Record High

Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation show that 8,864 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer last year.

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