Isle of Wight UDA funding rises 48% under new dental reform plan
Isle of Wight dentists: new UDA rates and 110% activity allowance effective now. Budget planning and patient scheduling must be reviewed.
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GDC acknowledges fee burden as ORE Part 2 cost rises to £6,967
ORE fees now £6,967 following £2,732 increase; GDC acknowledges candidate burden.
NICE guidance on endocarditis prophylaxis updated for first time in 20 years
NICE endocarditis prophylaxis guidance now requires antibiotic cover for high-risk extraction and oral surgery patients. Non-compliance exposes dentists to negligence claims.
Welsh NHS dental contract: 100% of practices rate implementation as poor
Welsh NHS practices overwhelmingly report poor contract implementation; 83% at risk of reducing NHS commitment without support.
ORE Part 2 fee jumps 65% to £6,967, sparking candidate backlash
GDC raised ORE Part 2 fees by 65% effective 6 May, affecting overseas-trained dentists seeking UK registration. Budget impact for candidates.
International dentists outnumber UK-qualifiers on GDC register for first time
UK dentistry now depends on international recruitment more than ever: understand the workforce trends affecting hiring and retention.
Part 2 ORE fee jumps 65% as GDC confirms first exam sittings
Internationally qualified dentists must budget £6,967 for Part 2 ORE from August 2026. First booking window opens 30 June.
Northern Ireland allocates £8m to stabilise public dental services
Public dental funding decisions in Northern Ireland: training places increased and emergency clinic opening, affecting workforce planning and patient access.
NICE reverses 18-year stance on antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis
NICE is reconsidering its 18-year-old stance against endocarditis prophylaxis. UK dentists must monitor the updated guidance as it develops.
BDA marks 20 years of NHS dental contract failures
NHS contract overhaul expected in 2026: BDA demands funding alongside reform, not piecemeal changes.
SDCEP updates antibiotic prophylaxis and acute dental problem guidance
Two key SDCEP resources now updated with current guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis and acute dental problem management.
UK webinar covers handpiece decontamination and infection control
UK dental teams need clarity on handpiece decontamination rules and compliance standards.
Dentist reinstated after High Court overturns GDC erasure
High Court sets new precedent on GDC erasure standards: understanding when suspension replaces permanent removal.
Northern Ireland dentistry funding increase deemed insufficient
Northern Ireland dentistry funding rises but falls short; systemic payment reform needed to prevent practice losses.
NHS patient charges rise 1.7% from April 2026
April 2026 fee changes live: patient bands 1-3 increase 1.7%; understand new costs for billing and patient communications.
CMA launches private dentistry market study amid affordability concerns
CMA market study into private dentistry launches now: understand what regulatory scrutiny means for your practice.