British Dental Association
@thebda.bsky.social
The British Dental Association is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK.
https://www.bda.org/
https://www.bda.org/
Pinned
Ministers have said NHS dentistry is at death’s door.
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
The Government says it will extend free NHS dental care to young people leaving the care system until their 25th birthday.
This policy makes perfect sense.
If you could get an appointment…
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This policy makes perfect sense.
If you could get an appointment…
A thread [1]
December 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The Government says it will extend free NHS dental care to young people leaving the care system until their 25th birthday.
This policy makes perfect sense.
If you could get an appointment…
A thread [1]
This policy makes perfect sense.
If you could get an appointment…
A thread [1]
What will the latest changes to NHS dentistry mean for your practice?
Cut through the spin and get the answers you need at our free webinar.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
Cut through the spin and get the answers you need at our free webinar.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
What will the latest changes to NHS dentistry mean for your practice?
Cut through the spin and get the answers you need at our free webinar.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
Cut through the spin and get the answers you need at our free webinar.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
👏 to The Guardian’s editorial.
“The new fee structure announced by the health minister, Stephen Kinnock, is a big tweak to the existing system.”
“But it is still a tweak, and not the overhaul that most experts agree is needed.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
“The new fee structure announced by the health minister, Stephen Kinnock, is a big tweak to the existing system.”
“But it is still a tweak, and not the overhaul that most experts agree is needed.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
The Guardian view on dentists: contractual tweaks won’t stop the rot | Editorial
Editorial: New appointments for urgent and complex care should be welcomed. But NHS dentistry requires more radical surgery
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
👏 to The Guardian’s editorial.
“The new fee structure announced by the health minister, Stephen Kinnock, is a big tweak to the existing system.”
“But it is still a tweak, and not the overhaul that most experts agree is needed.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
“The new fee structure announced by the health minister, Stephen Kinnock, is a big tweak to the existing system.”
“But it is still a tweak, and not the overhaul that most experts agree is needed.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
BREAKING: The final shape of changes to the NHS contract for 2026.
Find out what it means for you and sign up for our coming webinar.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
Find out what it means for you and sign up for our coming webinar.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
December 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
BREAKING: The final shape of changes to the NHS contract for 2026.
Find out what it means for you and sign up for our coming webinar.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
Find out what it means for you and sign up for our coming webinar.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-interim-change-may-help-but-cannot-be-end-of-the-road/
"Early diagnosis significantly improves the survival rate," says Eddie Crouch.
"Late diagnosis means that the chance of survival are sadly very, very poor."
Why political choices made in dentistry can be a matter of life or death for patients.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gel94lvdlo
"Late diagnosis means that the chance of survival are sadly very, very poor."
Why political choices made in dentistry can be a matter of life or death for patients.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gel94lvdlo
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"Early diagnosis significantly improves the survival rate," says Eddie Crouch.
"Late diagnosis means that the chance of survival are sadly very, very poor."
Why political choices made in dentistry can be a matter of life or death for patients.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gel94lvdlo
"Late diagnosis means that the chance of survival are sadly very, very poor."
Why political choices made in dentistry can be a matter of life or death for patients.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gel94lvdlo
“Hard won gains on oral health are going into reverse," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
“Government need to double down - and deliver promised reforms and vital investment."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dentists-england-survey-rotting-aohs-b2880872.html
“Government need to double down - and deliver promised reforms and vital investment."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dentists-england-survey-rotting-aohs-b2880872.html
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
“Hard won gains on oral health are going into reverse," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
“Government need to double down - and deliver promised reforms and vital investment."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dentists-england-survey-rotting-aohs-b2880872.html
“Government need to double down - and deliver promised reforms and vital investment."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dentists-england-survey-rotting-aohs-b2880872.html
Progress on contract reform is welcome, but without sustainable funding it has little chance of success.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social is right - action is needed at the Budget tomorrow to bring access to NHS dentistry back to the millions currently forced to go without.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social is right - action is needed at the Budget tomorrow to bring access to NHS dentistry back to the millions currently forced to go without.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Progress on contract reform is welcome, but without sustainable funding it has little chance of success.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social is right - action is needed at the Budget tomorrow to bring access to NHS dentistry back to the millions currently forced to go without.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social is right - action is needed at the Budget tomorrow to bring access to NHS dentistry back to the millions currently forced to go without.
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Our new @thebda.bsky.social report shines a light on the challenges associated with dental GA lists in Scotland and seeks to offer solutions to address the unacceptable waits that many of our patients are facing. Full report here👇
www.bda.org/media/bm2fub...
www.bda.org/media/bm2fub...
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Our new @thebda.bsky.social report shines a light on the challenges associated with dental GA lists in Scotland and seeks to offer solutions to address the unacceptable waits that many of our patients are facing. Full report here👇
www.bda.org/media/bm2fub...
www.bda.org/media/bm2fub...
1 in 4 patients facing tooth extractions under general anaesthetic in Scotland are waiting over a year.
We've gathered the evidence.
Our patients deserve better.
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https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/scotland-scandalous-waits-for-dental-general-anaesthetics-must-be-addressed/
We've gathered the evidence.
Our patients deserve better.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/scotland-scandalous-waits-for-dental-general-anaesthetics-must-be-addressed/
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1 in 4 patients facing tooth extractions under general anaesthetic in Scotland are waiting over a year.
We've gathered the evidence.
Our patients deserve better.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/scotland-scandalous-waits-for-dental-general-anaesthetics-must-be-addressed/
We've gathered the evidence.
Our patients deserve better.
👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/scotland-scandalous-waits-for-dental-general-anaesthetics-must-be-addressed/
"The Chancellor is singling out private dentists for doing what any business does: covering their costs, some of which are of the Chancellor's own making," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"At the same time, she’s very happy to starve NHS services of vital funding.
"At the same time, she’s very happy to starve NHS services of vital funding.
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"The Chancellor is singling out private dentists for doing what any business does: covering their costs, some of which are of the Chancellor's own making," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"At the same time, she’s very happy to starve NHS services of vital funding.
"At the same time, she’s very happy to starve NHS services of vital funding.
Government is preparing to extend the sugar levy and include milkshakes.
Good.
When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate.
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
Good.
When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate.
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
November 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Government is preparing to extend the sugar levy and include milkshakes.
Good.
When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate.
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
Good.
When voluntary action has failed, the levy has delivered - by forcing industry to reformulate.
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
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Would you trust him with your teeth?
Desperate people are having to resort to DIY dentistry as current funding is only enough for half the population to access an NHS dentist.
Desperate people are having to resort to DIY dentistry as current funding is only enough for half the population to access an NHS dentist.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Would you trust him with your teeth?
Desperate people are having to resort to DIY dentistry as current funding is only enough for half the population to access an NHS dentist.
Desperate people are having to resort to DIY dentistry as current funding is only enough for half the population to access an NHS dentist.
Reform is promised for NHS dentistry, but progress hinges on Ministers putting their money where their mouth is.
Why restoring care to millions requires investment.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/nhs-dentistry-fund-it-or-lose-it/
Why restoring care to millions requires investment.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/nhs-dentistry-fund-it-or-lose-it/
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Reform is promised for NHS dentistry, but progress hinges on Ministers putting their money where their mouth is.
Why restoring care to millions requires investment.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/nhs-dentistry-fund-it-or-lose-it/
Why restoring care to millions requires investment.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/nhs-dentistry-fund-it-or-lose-it/
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"I’m determined to rebuild NHS dentistry” says Keir Starmer
For that to happen we need sustainable funding.
Yesterday I joined @thebda.bsky.social in delivering a petition backed by 120,000 people to the PM and Health Secretary.
Progress will hinge on whether they listen
For that to happen we need sustainable funding.
Yesterday I joined @thebda.bsky.social in delivering a petition backed by 120,000 people to the PM and Health Secretary.
Progress will hinge on whether they listen
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
"I’m determined to rebuild NHS dentistry” says Keir Starmer
For that to happen we need sustainable funding.
Yesterday I joined @thebda.bsky.social in delivering a petition backed by 120,000 people to the PM and Health Secretary.
Progress will hinge on whether they listen
For that to happen we need sustainable funding.
Yesterday I joined @thebda.bsky.social in delivering a petition backed by 120,000 people to the PM and Health Secretary.
Progress will hinge on whether they listen
“The last govt dropped straightforward yes/no questions on whether practices can take new patients, to try and cover the scale of the access crisis," says Eddie Crouch.
"A new govt won't fix this just by playing around with words on a website."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgkp4w58v7o
"A new govt won't fix this just by playing around with words on a website."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgkp4w58v7o
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
“The last govt dropped straightforward yes/no questions on whether practices can take new patients, to try and cover the scale of the access crisis," says Eddie Crouch.
"A new govt won't fix this just by playing around with words on a website."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgkp4w58v7o
"A new govt won't fix this just by playing around with words on a website."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgkp4w58v7o
“The public understand that providing access to care hinges on sustainable funding," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"If Ministers don’t reverse a generation of savage cuts then millions will remain locked out of NHS dentistry.”
"If Ministers don’t reverse a generation of savage cuts then millions will remain locked out of NHS dentistry.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“The public understand that providing access to care hinges on sustainable funding," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"If Ministers don’t reverse a generation of savage cuts then millions will remain locked out of NHS dentistry.”
"If Ministers don’t reverse a generation of savage cuts then millions will remain locked out of NHS dentistry.”
New research shows new warning labels on food could save 100,000 lives from obesity over 20 years.
Tried and tested approaches from abroad can improve the general & oral health of the nation.
Sign here if you agree
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
Tried and tested approaches from abroad can improve the general & oral health of the nation.
Sign here if you agree
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
New research shows new warning labels on food could save 100,000 lives from obesity over 20 years.
Tried and tested approaches from abroad can improve the general & oral health of the nation.
Sign here if you agree
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
Tried and tested approaches from abroad can improve the general & oral health of the nation.
Sign here if you agree
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
Before the NHS much of our healthcare was dependent on charities.
The fundraising might be digital, but this is another step back to the Victorian era.
Sign here if you agree we need change https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
The fundraising might be digital, but this is another step back to the Victorian era.
Sign here if you agree we need change https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Before the NHS much of our healthcare was dependent on charities.
The fundraising might be digital, but this is another step back to the Victorian era.
Sign here if you agree we need change https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
The fundraising might be digital, but this is another step back to the Victorian era.
Sign here if you agree we need change https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
New ARF levels:
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New ARF levels:
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
100,000 have now backed our call for decent funding for NHS dentistry.
Millions are struggling to access care - the direct result of choices made at the Treasury.
Join us, and send a message to government.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
Millions are struggling to access care - the direct result of choices made at the Treasury.
Join us, and send a message to government.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
100,000 have now backed our call for decent funding for NHS dentistry.
Millions are struggling to access care - the direct result of choices made at the Treasury.
Join us, and send a message to government.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
Millions are struggling to access care - the direct result of choices made at the Treasury.
Join us, and send a message to government.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
🦷Bleaching agents at 120 times legal strength.
🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys.
🦷Training delivered over social media.
Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20z7xx6nr4o.amp
🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys.
🦷Training delivered over social media.
Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20z7xx6nr4o.amp
October 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🦷Bleaching agents at 120 times legal strength.
🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys.
🦷Training delivered over social media.
Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20z7xx6nr4o.amp
🦷 Products sold in car parks and down dark alleys.
🦷Training delivered over social media.
Never gamble with your health with illegal teeth whitening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20z7xx6nr4o.amp
🇬🇧In 2010 the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS care
✂️The picture today is the result of a decade of savage cuts at Westminster
🏴Patients in England deserve better
✍️Sign here if you agree👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
✂️The picture today is the result of a decade of savage cuts at Westminster
🏴Patients in England deserve better
✍️Sign here if you agree👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇬🇧In 2010 the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS care
✂️The picture today is the result of a decade of savage cuts at Westminster
🏴Patients in England deserve better
✍️Sign here if you agree👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
✂️The picture today is the result of a decade of savage cuts at Westminster
🏴Patients in England deserve better
✍️Sign here if you agree👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
At #PMQs @sarahdykeld.bsky.social MP spelled out the reality for millions unable to secure NHS dental care.
🚘Long journeys
💷Getting into debt
🦷DIY dentistry
What Govt could do is today is commit funding to rebuild a service on the brink.
👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
🚘Long journeys
💷Getting into debt
🦷DIY dentistry
What Govt could do is today is commit funding to rebuild a service on the brink.
👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
At #PMQs @sarahdykeld.bsky.social MP spelled out the reality for millions unable to secure NHS dental care.
🚘Long journeys
💷Getting into debt
🦷DIY dentistry
What Govt could do is today is commit funding to rebuild a service on the brink.
👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
🚘Long journeys
💷Getting into debt
🦷DIY dentistry
What Govt could do is today is commit funding to rebuild a service on the brink.
👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
📈Overstretched
📉Underfunded
✂️A decade of savage cuts has fuelled an exodus of dentists from the NHS.
We can't go on like this.
Warm words on reform need to come with fair funding.
✍️Sign our message to Government👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
📉Underfunded
✂️A decade of savage cuts has fuelled an exodus of dentists from the NHS.
We can't go on like this.
Warm words on reform need to come with fair funding.
✍️Sign our message to Government👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📈Overstretched
📉Underfunded
✂️A decade of savage cuts has fuelled an exodus of dentists from the NHS.
We can't go on like this.
Warm words on reform need to come with fair funding.
✍️Sign our message to Government👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
📉Underfunded
✂️A decade of savage cuts has fuelled an exodus of dentists from the NHS.
We can't go on like this.
Warm words on reform need to come with fair funding.
✍️Sign our message to Government👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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Lovely to catch-up with @simonforstroud.bsky.social just now.
As a GP, he gets the pressures primary care professionals are facing.
Thank you for your ongoing support in pressing for urgent reform and investment into NHS dentistry.
As a GP, he gets the pressures primary care professionals are facing.
Thank you for your ongoing support in pressing for urgent reform and investment into NHS dentistry.
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Lovely to catch-up with @simonforstroud.bsky.social just now.
As a GP, he gets the pressures primary care professionals are facing.
Thank you for your ongoing support in pressing for urgent reform and investment into NHS dentistry.
As a GP, he gets the pressures primary care professionals are facing.
Thank you for your ongoing support in pressing for urgent reform and investment into NHS dentistry.