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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.
18 minutes 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


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


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


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


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


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
Jan 17, 20232 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!
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Preventative Dentistry Can Help to Support Environmental Sustainability
At Get Dental Plans, one of the most important parts of our dental insurance plans is the preventative aspect.
Oct 11, 20222 min read


The Case for Dental Insurance as an Employee Benefit
At Get Dental Plans we are specialists in offering dental insurance plans to companies as part of their employee benefits offering.
Sep 13, 20223 min read


Cost of living crisis: one in five concerned over dental affordability
As the cost of living continues to soar, one in five Brits fear they may not be able to afford regular dental appointments.
Jul 7, 20223 min read


Nearly half of dentists severing ties with NHS as government fails to move forward on reform
The British Dental Association has warned of an unprecedented collapse in NHS commitment among dentists in England.
Jun 16, 20223 min read


Dentist Shortage Forces School to Call in a Charity
Pupils unable to find a local NHS dentist to relieve their excruciating tooth pain have been treated at their school by a charity.
May 13, 20222 min read


Why Should Companies Offer Dental Insurance to Their Staff?
Dental Insurance is becoming a very popular employee benefit. By offering your staff (minimum 2 employees) good quality dental insurance.
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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