It is flu time again and there is some information about vaccinations. It is encouraged that this is promoted to staff, patients, family, friends, etc..  Posters are available that can be downloaded and displayed in surgeries, which is recommended. The groups who are entitled to have flu vaccinations for free are listed in the document below. As always, this group includes … [Read more...]

The Office for the Chief Dental Officer are pleased to share Starting Well Core guidance for commissioners ‘Starting Well Core: 0-2s dental access and prevention framework’. The guide appears on the NHSE/I Website in two locations: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/dentistry/smile4life/starting-well-core/where  all SWC information is held and at … [Read more...]

In January to March 2019, 2.3 million adults were asked to complete the GP Patient Survey to voice their views on NHS dentistry. Participants were asked if they had tried to obtain an appointment with an NHS dentist and, if so, whether it was with a practice they had been to before and if they had been successful. For more information please follow the link below: GP … [Read more...]

Children’s oral health has recently been gaining attention in the media. Dental extractions are now the most common reasons for a child aged 5-9 years to be admitted to hospital in England and Wales. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has set up a webinar for health professionals who may need to provide advice for families. The webinar will take place on … [Read more...]