Dentistry

The BBC found less than half of NHS dentists surveyed are providing routine check-ups.

Dentists warn targets in England could make them prioritise routine check-ups over complex cases.

A Freedom of Information request showed some patients were forced to wait two years for operations.

People are seeing dentists less due to Covid-19 leading to warnings about the long-term effects.

Practices relying on NHS work are struggling to stay afloat, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh says.

The British Dental Association warns there will be "an oral health crisis” without government support.

The full range of treatments is restored but practices are operating under tough hygiene measures.

Expanding firm Clyde Munro says Covid-19 has forced many dentists to 're-evaluate their priorities'.

Strict hygiene requirements including tight-fitting masks will limit patient numbers despite the resumption of NHS treatments.

Nearly three quarters of P1 pupils have no obvious damage but there are fears coronavirus restrictions could harm progress.

Why are some dentists able to carry out work on private patients which they are not allowed to do on the NHS?

Warning that some surgeries are struggling, and patients will have "nowhere to go" if they close.

A dentist who was unaware he was stalked by a patient says he fears for his safety.

Teenagers have posted videos of supposed teeth-whitening, lip-plumping and mole-removal tips.

New figures show the provision of protective equipment for the NI health service between March and July.

British Dental Association warns members that their bank details and case notes may be compromised.

Dental hygienists are experiencing reduced hours and a limit on the treatment they can provide.