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Complaints review published

The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) has published its review of 2023 and 2024.

Research applications open

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, has opened applications for its 2025 grant programme.

College to host annual event

The College of General Dentistry has invited all dental professionals to attend its 2025 summer reception.

Spring statement reaction

Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer, presented the spring statement on March 26, 2025.

Calls for AI support

A new white paper with recommendations for the safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been published.

Smoking bill receives support

Members of parliament have voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation.

Wellbeing resource launched

A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at BDIA Dental Showcase on March 15, 2025.

Minister flags workforce gap

The minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the dental workforce issues that stand in the way of recovery.

NHS satisfaction data shared

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England.

Charity reveals guest speaker

Nick Fry, former Formula One boss, has been announced as a special guest speaker at Dentaid The Dental Charity’s Mercedes-Benz World track day event.

Dental group in line for award

A UK dental provider has been shortlisted as Employer of the Year at the British Business Awards 2025.

Support for healthcare workers

The new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting in parliament on March 18, 2025, where it discussed the importance of wellbeing support for healthcare workers.

Practice wins DCby1 award

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase in March 2025.

Antibiotic prescription rising

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase the prescription of antibiotics as they become a substitute for treatment.