NHS dental reforms: New patient packages from April 2026
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.
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Dentists Paid More for Urgent NHS Care in New Reforms
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.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Dentists to be paid more for NHS emergency appointments
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 to Tackle 14 Million Patient Backlog
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.
Kinnock Announces Landmark NHS Dentistry Reforms
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.
NHS Dentistry Reforms Could Save Patients £225
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Bailey Zimmerman Shows Off New Smile at CMA Awards
Country star Bailey Zimmerman proudly displays his new smile at the 2025 CMA Awards after undergoing cosmetic dentistry. See his stunning red carpet appearance and the emotional journey behind his transformation.
Reeves orders probe into private dentistry costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves orders a watchdog investigation into private dentistry over hidden fees and overtreatment. The move aims to cut costs for families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
NHS dentistry petition signed by 120,000 handed to government
A 120,632-strong petition demands urgent NHS dentistry funding. With £3bn funding only covering half the population, patients resort to DIY extractions. Join the call for change.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Breakthrough Gel Regrows Tooth Enamel Naturally
British scientists develop groundbreaking gel that regenerates tooth enamel naturally, potentially eliminating fillings and transforming dental care worldwide.
Breakthrough Gel Repairs Tooth Enamel Without Fillings
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists develops a revolutionary peptide hydrogel that repairs tooth enamel damage, potentially eliminating the need for traditional fillings and drilling.
Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis
Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
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.
Dentist's Guide: Foods That Protect White Teeth
Leading dental experts reveal the unexpected everyday foods that can strengthen enamel, prevent staining, and maintain your pearly whites naturally. Discover how cheese, strawberries and even dark chocolate could revolutionise your oral care routine.
JFK Jr's anti-fluoride campaign worries dental experts
Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial campaign against fluoride in drinking water faces backlash from dental experts who warn of serious public health consequences.
US dental anaesthetic shortage forces treatment cancellations
American dental practices face treatment cancellations as FDA confirms ongoing shortage of local anaesthetics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
NHS Corridor Care Crisis: Patients Witness Deaths
Shocking NHS report reveals patients are experiencing severe trauma after witnessing deaths while receiving 'corridor care' in overcrowded hospitals across England.
UK Mercury Dental Fillings Face Ban Over Fish Contamination
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 dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Illegal teeth whitening strips burn gums - UK warning
Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated teeth whitening products containing dangerous chemicals are being sold illegally to unsuspecting consumers, causing severe gum damage and chemical burns.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
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