Oral healthcare policy
As a charity and professional body for the whole dental team working in primary oral healthcare, we have a unique and authoritative perspective on the future for dentistry for our patients and public, in the UK and beyond.
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Full response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England
The College has published its full response to the government’s Dental Recovery Plan, adding further detail to the interim response from its President, Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, which was issued earlier this week.
Interim response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England
The College has responded to the ‘Dental Recovery Plan’ announced by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Ministerial meeting
On 13 December 2023, the President of the College, Dr Abhi Pal, participated in a roundtable meeting with the newly appointed Minister for Primary Care, Andrea Leadsom MP.
New research reveals the missed opportunity of preventative oral care
The College of General Dentistry and Haleon have launched the Dental Health Barometer, which provides deep insights into the role of preventative oral healthcare in the UK.
Preventing antimicrobial resistance together
Fourteen national dental organisations have come together to support the World AMR Awareness Week theme, “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”. Understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the drivers for its development will help healthcare professionals work together to reduce its emergence and…
