40% of UK children miss yearly dentist visits, study finds
Shocking research reveals a dental postcode lottery, with 40% of children not seeing a dentist in a year. The Liberal Democrats warn of a 'ticking time bomb' for NHS and child health.
Shocking research reveals a dental postcode lottery, with 40% of children not seeing a dentist in a year. The Liberal Democrats warn of a 'ticking time bomb' for NHS and child health.
The NHS has issued guidance on accessing emergency dental treatment over the festive break when many practices are closed. Find out how to get help for severe pain, knocked-out teeth, and more.
An Arizona family receives a settlement after their 40-year-old son died from a brain injury during a routine dental implant procedure. They now campaign for legal changes in dental surgery safety.
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveils the biggest NHS dental contract modernisation in years, boosting urgent care pay by 80% and ending DIY dentistry despair. Read the full plan.
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
The NHS is reminding the public that urgent dental care is available for severe pain, swelling, or injury. Find out if you qualify and how to get help within 24 hours.
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane becomes the new leader of the NSW Liberals, marking a significant shift for the party ahead of the 2027 state election. Discover the challenges she faces.
Mark Speakman retains leadership while Kellie Sloane becomes deputy in NSW Liberal Party reshuffle following electoral defeat. Discover the new direction.
Discover the touching story of how Lord Dick Taverne supported an immigrant family during the Falklands War, leading to their British citizenship and his generous donation to a Brighton school.
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists develops a revolutionary peptide hydrogel that repairs tooth enamel damage, potentially eliminating the need for traditional fillings and drilling.
Procter & Gamble faces scrutiny over Crest toothpaste packaging as health experts question fluoride protection. Discover what this means for your dental health routine.
Liberal Democrat leader launches blistering attack on government's human rights record, warning of democratic erosion and vowing to make rights protection a key election issue.
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Sophie Farmer, a vibrant 17-year-old from Illinois, died unexpectedly after what should have been routine dental surgery, raising serious questions about medical safety protocols and anaesthesia procedures.
American dental practices face treatment cancellations as FDA confirms ongoing shortage of local anaesthetics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
Leading pollster Sir John Curtice reveals how Britain's political landscape is fragmenting, with voters deserting both Conservatives and Labour for smaller parties. Discover what this means for Westminster's future.
Senior Lib Dem members condemn controversial new rule that could block transgender candidates from party elections, sparking internal conflict and accusations of discrimination.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding answers from the government about why officials are using VPNs to access Wikipedia, raising concerns about internet freedom and transparency.
Alarming new research reveals mercury from dental fillings is contaminating UK fish, prompting urgent calls for a complete ban on amalgam fillings across Britain.
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
A UK mother reveals how extracting her front teeth transformed her life after years of dental agony and insecurity - and why she's never looked back.
A teenager's face swelled to twice its normal size following a wisdom tooth extraction, leaving his own siblings struggling to recognise him in a bizarre medical reaction.