NHS dentistry crisis: minor contract tweaks won't solve the rot
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.
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.
Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals she had major facial surgery just eight weeks post-partum, pausing breastfeeding. She details her choice of surgeon and bringing her newborn along. Read her candid take on motherhood and cosmetic procedures.
Chloe Mowday, 31, fights for life in ICU after nose and eyelid surgery in Da Nang. Her family races to raise £70k for an air ambulance to bring her home to Australia.
Mayra del Villar nearly died after gastric bypass surgery. Now living without a stomach, she warns against surgery for social pressure. Read her incredible survival story.
A 50% surge in Brits travelling for cut-price medical treatment, from Turkey teeth to tummy tucks, raises serious safety concerns. Experts warn of complications and poor aftercare.
Playboy star Jenny McCarthy reveals dramatic weight loss following nine surgeries from failed dental implant that caused bone infection and prevented eating. See her story.
April Brodie, 59, shares her incredible journey to South Korea for a deep plane facelift that cost half the UK price. Discover how she regained her confidence and why women are following Kris Jenner's lead.
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.
Manchester lawyer Jade Mandongwe reveals why she underwent £50,000 plastic surgery in Turkey at just 28 - half the typical facelift age. Discover her transformation story.
After losing six stone, nurse LeAnn Hawks was left with sagging skin that shattered her confidence. Discover how a transformative facelift in Mexico restored her self-esteem and why she urges others to 'trust the process'.
Exclusive: Katie Price is planning more extreme cosmetic procedures, with a new 'wish list' including jaw shaving and corrective lip work, causing concern among her family.
A British citizen has died in Istanbul following a hair transplant and dental treatment. An investigation is underway. Get the latest updates on this tragic story.
A 36-year-old British tourist has died in Istanbul just days after undergoing a hair transplant and dental treatment. An investigation is underway into the tragic incident.
Renae Smith left UK 'suburbia' for a stunning Greek waterfront villa, slashing her monthly outgoings from £3,000 to just £706 and finding 'pure joy'. Discover her cost of living escape.
Model Imogen Thomas, 42, proudly reveals her breast reduction and uplift results in a lavish Dubai getaway, calling it the 'best decision' she's ever made. See her stunning transformation.
A grieving family issues urgent warning after mother-of-three dies following gastric sleeve procedure abroad, highlighting risks of medical tourism.
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.
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.
Discover the stunning destination that made one Brit trade UK life for year-round sunshine, friendly locals, and breathtaking landscapes in this tropical haven.
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.