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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 22h

Over 75,000 people have now backed our call for fair funding for NHS dentistry.

For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.

Our patients deserve better.

Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 1d

Hats off to Joe Wicks who set out to create a literally lethal protein bar.

He showed how light-touch regulation has given unscrupulous marketeers a free rein to pedal toxic food as ‘healthy options’.

If you want change sign here:

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 3d

“NHS dentistry has ceased to exist for millions of families," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social

"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”

Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 8d

Today Labour Party Conference unanimously backed a motion to save NHS dentistry.

It commits the party to “increase capacity for more patients.”

Achieving that goal is impossible without proper funding.

Tell govt how to end this crisis👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

Save NHS dentistry now!

I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Shiv Pabary MBE @shivparbary.bsky.social · 8d

Catching up with @jon4highpeak.bsky.social MP this afternoon at #LPC25

His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.

This exodus isn’t inevitable.

We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social

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Shiv Pabary MBE @shivparbary.bsky.social · 8d

Good to catch up with @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social .

Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.

Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.

It’s not inevitable.

Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.

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Shiv Pabary MBE @shivparbary.bsky.social · 8d

Great to meet @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social at #LPC25

Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.

We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.

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Shiv Pabary MBE @shivparbary.bsky.social · 8d

Great to meet with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social at #LPC25

Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.

We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social

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Shiv Pabary MBE @shivparbary.bsky.social · 8d

Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems".

Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social

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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know 1 in 4 adults in England - that’s 14 million people - are living with an “unmet need” for dentistry?

Right now, the current budget for dentistry in England only covers half the population.

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 11d

Over 50,000 have already joined our call to properly fund this service.

For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts

Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.

Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

⚠️ Some children are missing up to 15 days of school a year being treated for painful tooth decay.

NHS community dentist Lindsy Vallayil explores the impact of this preventable disease on some of our most vulnerable children.

🔗 bit.ly/4nhWxex
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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 13d

Today's @mirror.co.uk editorial.

Savage cuts have pushed practices to the brink, & left millions unable to access the care they need.

It’s simple economics.

With NHS dentistry the Govt will get what it pays for.

Sign here if you agree https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

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Martin Bagot @martinbagot.bsky.social · 13d

Hi @UKLabour - save NHS dentistry by reversing a decade of stealth cuts

Sign our #DentistsForAll petition here - www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

@thebda.bsky.social @38degrees.bsky.social

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 14d

Ministers have said NHS dentistry is at death’s door.

That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.

It’s all true.

To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.

Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now

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Eddie Crouch @eddiecrouch.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for your time and support in our fight to make NHS dentistry available to all those who need it. Too many people are left without access to essential care because the system is broken. @thebda.bsky.social

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Eddie Crouch @eddiecrouch.bsky.social · 15d

Great to speak to Claire Young MP @claireyoungmp.bsky.social about how unsustainable and unfair NHS dentistry is for both dentists and patients. We can’t fix this system without reform and adequate funding. @thebda.bsky.social

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 15d

At the BDA we want to see patients benefit from safe, effective, evidence-based treatment.

Powerful people wielding conspiracy theories will not change a clear scientific consensus.

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

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Eddie Crouch @eddiecrouch.bsky.social · 15d

Pleasure to meet @ldbrianmathewmp.bsky.social at @LibDemConf to talk about what needs to be done to end the crisis in access to NHS dentistry in Wiltshire and across the country. @thebda.bsky.social

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 16d

Welsh Government reforms could have spelled the end of the family dentist.

We’ve secured concessions, but it’s time to check the small print.

Real threats to this service can’t make the final cut of these plans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xnylj82qo.amp

British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 19d

✂️Confirmed: A 3.55% pay award that won't begin to cover the soaring costs of care.

Here's everything you need to know about contractual uplifts for England.

👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-six-months-late-the-latest-pay-cut-from-government/

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 20d

✈️Nearly every dentist is seeing the results of dental tourism.

✈️Patients need to understand the risks.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgq1l5j2w0o

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 22d

“Supervised brushing is a tried-and-tested policy that we back 100%" says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social

"But Ministers must ensure the funding and reform are in place so kids can get the care they need.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/free-toothbrushes-schools-across-england-35905840

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 29d

"These scenes won't end until government keeps its promises," says @shivparbary.bsky.social

"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."

"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · Sep 7

AN EMERGENCY ALERT FOR GOVERNMENT

⏰This weekend saw hundreds queuing to access dental care.

⏰Unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at 14 million.

⏰1 in 4 of those unable to to secure care attempt 'DIY' dentistry

We need fair funding and real reform.

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