Shiv Pabary MBE
@shivpabary.bsky.social
Dentist, dad, husband and Chair @theBDA.bsky.social General Dental Practice Committee
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What the evidence really says on 🇬🇧 British teeth vs the 🇺🇸 Hollywood Smile…
February 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
What the evidence really says on 🇬🇧 British teeth vs the 🇺🇸 Hollywood Smile…
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US 'experts' have described oral health in Britain as 'Third World'.
📈Yes, inequalities are widening.
🇺🇸But in the US working age adults are missing more teeth.
🇬🇧The UK Govt will decide whether we end up becoming an Austin Powers cliché.
Our letter to the editor of @thetimes.com
📈Yes, inequalities are widening.
🇺🇸But in the US working age adults are missing more teeth.
🇬🇧The UK Govt will decide whether we end up becoming an Austin Powers cliché.
Our letter to the editor of @thetimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
US 'experts' have described oral health in Britain as 'Third World'.
📈Yes, inequalities are widening.
🇺🇸But in the US working age adults are missing more teeth.
🇬🇧The UK Govt will decide whether we end up becoming an Austin Powers cliché.
Our letter to the editor of @thetimes.com
📈Yes, inequalities are widening.
🇺🇸But in the US working age adults are missing more teeth.
🇬🇧The UK Govt will decide whether we end up becoming an Austin Powers cliché.
Our letter to the editor of @thetimes.com
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It's either callousness or incompetence.
Welsh Govt will be giving dentists the weekend to review the small print of a new contract.
Patients will pay the price for the snap decisions they’ve forced on this profession. https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/wales-callousness-or-incompetence/
Welsh Govt will be giving dentists the weekend to review the small print of a new contract.
Patients will pay the price for the snap decisions they’ve forced on this profession. https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/wales-callousness-or-incompetence/
February 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
It's either callousness or incompetence.
Welsh Govt will be giving dentists the weekend to review the small print of a new contract.
Patients will pay the price for the snap decisions they’ve forced on this profession. https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/wales-callousness-or-incompetence/
Welsh Govt will be giving dentists the weekend to review the small print of a new contract.
Patients will pay the price for the snap decisions they’ve forced on this profession. https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/wales-callousness-or-incompetence/
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Government say cancer survival shouldn't be a postcode lottery.
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Government say cancer survival shouldn't be a postcode lottery.
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
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A real privilege to take Tony and his family to Westminster.
All too often dentistry has been treated as Cinderella service, a low priority that can’t compete with ‘life and death’ issues.
Oral cancer demonstrates how high the stakes can be and that this profession can be life savers.
All too often dentistry has been treated as Cinderella service, a low priority that can’t compete with ‘life and death’ issues.
Oral cancer demonstrates how high the stakes can be and that this profession can be life savers.
Government say cancer survival shouldn't be a postcode lottery.
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
But as long as access to NHS dentistry remains a game of chance that's exactly where we'll be with oral cancers.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/oral-cancer-is-the-missing-piece-in-the-government-s-plan/
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A real privilege to take Tony and his family to Westminster.
All too often dentistry has been treated as Cinderella service, a low priority that can’t compete with ‘life and death’ issues.
Oral cancer demonstrates how high the stakes can be and that this profession can be life savers.
All too often dentistry has been treated as Cinderella service, a low priority that can’t compete with ‘life and death’ issues.
Oral cancer demonstrates how high the stakes can be and that this profession can be life savers.
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"The decline of NHS dentistry is not inevitable," says Alex Easton MP.
NHS dentistry shouldn't be an optional extra.
But saving it will require urgent reform wedded to sustainable funding.
NHS dentistry shouldn't be an optional extra.
But saving it will require urgent reform wedded to sustainable funding.
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
"The decline of NHS dentistry is not inevitable," says Alex Easton MP.
NHS dentistry shouldn't be an optional extra.
But saving it will require urgent reform wedded to sustainable funding.
NHS dentistry shouldn't be an optional extra.
But saving it will require urgent reform wedded to sustainable funding.
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"It's a stupid system," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
An inflexible contract means that if a practice has capacity - while others in the area are actually reducing NHS work - that funding can't be kept on the frontline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7z7x0w95go
An inflexible contract means that if a practice has capacity - while others in the area are actually reducing NHS work - that funding can't be kept on the frontline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7z7x0w95go
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
"It's a stupid system," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
An inflexible contract means that if a practice has capacity - while others in the area are actually reducing NHS work - that funding can't be kept on the frontline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7z7x0w95go
An inflexible contract means that if a practice has capacity - while others in the area are actually reducing NHS work - that funding can't be kept on the frontline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7z7x0w95go
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"Create a caricature of an NHS dentist based on everything you know about the role..."
Undervalued.
Overstretched.
We've spelled out to the facts time and again.
Government needs to show it's ready to act on them.
Undervalued.
Overstretched.
We've spelled out to the facts time and again.
Government needs to show it's ready to act on them.
February 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
"Create a caricature of an NHS dentist based on everything you know about the role..."
Undervalued.
Overstretched.
We've spelled out to the facts time and again.
Government needs to show it's ready to act on them.
Undervalued.
Overstretched.
We've spelled out to the facts time and again.
Government needs to show it's ready to act on them.
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Thanks to Minister for Care @skinnock.bsky.social and Chief Dental Officer for England Jason Wong for attending our Q&A session on NHS #dentistry in Parliament today.
The packed room shows the strength of feeling in Parliament on this crucial issue.
The packed room shows the strength of feeling in Parliament on this crucial issue.
February 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Thanks to Minister for Care @skinnock.bsky.social and Chief Dental Officer for England Jason Wong for attending our Q&A session on NHS #dentistry in Parliament today.
The packed room shows the strength of feeling in Parliament on this crucial issue.
The packed room shows the strength of feeling in Parliament on this crucial issue.
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"We see a lot of children here that can't see a regular dentist that are turning up with abscesses & infections," says Shiv Pabary
Urgent care is vital. But a govt that says the NHS must shift from sickness to prevention must not forget routine care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qp2xx3e37o
Urgent care is vital. But a govt that says the NHS must shift from sickness to prevention must not forget routine care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qp2xx3e37o
February 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
"We see a lot of children here that can't see a regular dentist that are turning up with abscesses & infections," says Shiv Pabary
Urgent care is vital. But a govt that says the NHS must shift from sickness to prevention must not forget routine care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qp2xx3e37o
Urgent care is vital. But a govt that says the NHS must shift from sickness to prevention must not forget routine care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qp2xx3e37o
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“Soundbites are all well and good" says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But what tens of millions of our patients need is real commitment, underpinned by sustainable investment.” https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/primary-care-bodies-unite-to-take-fight-for-financial-security-future-to-parliament/
"But what tens of millions of our patients need is real commitment, underpinned by sustainable investment.” https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/primary-care-bodies-unite-to-take-fight-for-financial-security-future-to-parliament/
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
“Soundbites are all well and good" says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But what tens of millions of our patients need is real commitment, underpinned by sustainable investment.” https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/primary-care-bodies-unite-to-take-fight-for-financial-security-future-to-parliament/
"But what tens of millions of our patients need is real commitment, underpinned by sustainable investment.” https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/primary-care-bodies-unite-to-take-fight-for-financial-security-future-to-parliament/
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"There's no point increasing training places for dental students if there are no NHS practices left for them to train in after graduating” warned @drlaurenharrhy.bsky.social
We can’t have NHS dentistry without NHS dentists.
Practices need decent contracts to retain and recruit staff.
We can’t have NHS dentistry without NHS dentists.
Practices need decent contracts to retain and recruit staff.
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"There's no point increasing training places for dental students if there are no NHS practices left for them to train in after graduating” warned @drlaurenharrhy.bsky.social
We can’t have NHS dentistry without NHS dentists.
Practices need decent contracts to retain and recruit staff.
We can’t have NHS dentistry without NHS dentists.
Practices need decent contracts to retain and recruit staff.
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Was it the staff meeting from hell?
Today Dental Public Health staff will still be looking for answers on the abolition of NHS England.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/nhs-england-merger-public-health-experts-offered-euphemisms-not-clarity-over-jobs/
Today Dental Public Health staff will still be looking for answers on the abolition of NHS England.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/nhs-england-merger-public-health-experts-offered-euphemisms-not-clarity-over-jobs/
January 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Was it the staff meeting from hell?
Today Dental Public Health staff will still be looking for answers on the abolition of NHS England.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/nhs-england-merger-public-health-experts-offered-euphemisms-not-clarity-over-jobs/
Today Dental Public Health staff will still be looking for answers on the abolition of NHS England.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/nhs-england-merger-public-health-experts-offered-euphemisms-not-clarity-over-jobs/
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Govt to tie the hands of practices on urgent care.
We worked to secure a level that's tolerable.
But practices could face penalties for failure to hit targets simply because local demand does not exist.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/government-tie-hands-of-practices-on-urgent-care/
We worked to secure a level that's tolerable.
But practices could face penalties for failure to hit targets simply because local demand does not exist.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/government-tie-hands-of-practices-on-urgent-care/
January 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Govt to tie the hands of practices on urgent care.
We worked to secure a level that's tolerable.
But practices could face penalties for failure to hit targets simply because local demand does not exist.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/government-tie-hands-of-practices-on-urgent-care/
We worked to secure a level that's tolerable.
But practices could face penalties for failure to hit targets simply because local demand does not exist.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/government-tie-hands-of-practices-on-urgent-care/
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The abolition of NHS England has left dental public health staff flying blind.
They deserve real clarity on the future of their vital roles.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/dental-public-health-staff-deserve-clarity-on-vital-roles/
They deserve real clarity on the future of their vital roles.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/dental-public-health-staff-deserve-clarity-on-vital-roles/
January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The abolition of NHS England has left dental public health staff flying blind.
They deserve real clarity on the future of their vital roles.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/dental-public-health-staff-deserve-clarity-on-vital-roles/
They deserve real clarity on the future of their vital roles.
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/dental-public-health-staff-deserve-clarity-on-vital-roles/
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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…
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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]
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Keeping our communities safe from racism.
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Keeping our communities safe from racism.
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
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Over 75,000 people have now backed our call for fair funding for NHS dentistry.
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Over 75,000 people have now backed our call for fair funding for NHS dentistry.
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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“NHS dentistry has ceased to exist for millions of families," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“NHS dentistry has ceased to exist for millions of families," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
Catching up with @jon4highpeak.bsky.social MP this afternoon at #LPC25
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Catching up with @jon4highpeak.bsky.social MP this afternoon at #LPC25
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
Good to catch up with @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social .
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
September 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good to catch up with @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social .
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
Great to meet @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great to meet @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
Great to meet with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Great to meet with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems".
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems".
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
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Over 50,000 have already joined our call to properly fund this service.
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
September 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Over 50,000 have already joined our call to properly fund this service.
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now