NHS dental reforms: New patient packages from April 2026
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
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Dentists Paid More for Urgent NHS Care in New Reforms
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
Dentists to be paid more for NHS emergency appointments
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS Dentistry Reforms to Tackle 14 Million Patient Backlog
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Kinnock Announces Landmark NHS Dentistry Reforms
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveils the biggest NHS dental contract modernisation in years, boosting urgent care pay by 80% and ending DIY dentistry despair. Read the full plan.
NHS Dentistry Reforms Could Save Patients £225
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
Katherine Ryan's surgery 8 weeks after giving birth
Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals she had major facial surgery just eight weeks post-partum, pausing breastfeeding. She details her choice of surgeon and bringing her newborn along. Read her candid take on motherhood and cosmetic procedures.
Aussie Mum Critical After Vietnam Cosmetic Surgery
Chloe Mowday, 31, fights for life in ICU after nose and eyelid surgery in Da Nang. Her family races to raise £70k for an air ambulance to bring her home to Australia.
Woman survives after stomach found behind her heart
Mayra del Villar nearly died after gastric bypass surgery. Now living without a stomach, she warns against surgery for social pressure. Read her incredible survival story.
Jenny McCarthy's Weight Loss After 9 Dental Surgeries
Playboy star Jenny McCarthy reveals dramatic weight loss following nine surgeries from failed dental implant that caused bone infection and prevented eating. See her story.
NHS Issues Urgent Message on Dental Appointments
The NHS is reminding the public that urgent dental care is available for severe pain, swelling, or injury. Find out if you qualify and how to get help within 24 hours.
28-Year-Old Lawyer's £50k Turkish Facelift Journey
Manchester lawyer Jade Mandongwe reveals why she underwent £50,000 plastic surgery in Turkey at just 28 - half the typical facelift age. Discover her transformation story.
Weight loss led to 'turkey neck' and £11.8k facelift
After losing six stone, nurse LeAnn Hawks was left with sagging skin that shattered her confidence. Discover how a transformative facelift in Mexico restored her self-esteem and why she urges others to 'trust the process'.
Katie Price's Extreme Surgery Plans Revealed
Exclusive: Katie Price is planning more extreme cosmetic procedures, with a new 'wish list' including jaw shaving and corrective lip work, causing concern among her family.
Imogen Thomas Shows Off Breast Reduction in Dubai
Model Imogen Thomas, 42, proudly reveals her breast reduction and uplift results in a lavish Dubai getaway, calling it the 'best decision' she's ever made. See her stunning transformation.
Baby's severed hand reattaches itself in womb
Doctors deliver incredible medical miracle as baby girl's hand reattaches itself in the womb after being severed by rare amniotic band syndrome.
Mum, 55, dies weeks after Turkey cosmetic surgery
A grieving family issues urgent warning after mother-of-three dies following gastric sleeve procedure abroad, highlighting risks of medical tourism.
Fashion Icon Dog Tika the Iggy Dies After Surgery
The internet-famous Italian Greyhound known for his impeccable style passes away following unexpected complications from a standard dental procedure, leaving owner and followers devastated.
Breakthrough Gel Repairs Tooth Enamel Without Fillings
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists develops a revolutionary peptide hydrogel that repairs tooth enamel damage, potentially eliminating the need for traditional fillings and drilling.
Crest Toothpaste Packaging Investigation: Fluoride Concerns
Procter & Gamble faces scrutiny over Crest toothpaste packaging as health experts question fluoride protection. Discover what this means for your dental health routine.
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Teen dies after dental surgery, safety investigation launched
Sophie Farmer, a vibrant 17-year-old from Illinois, died unexpectedly after what should have been routine dental surgery, raising serious questions about medical safety protocols and anaesthesia procedures.
US dental anaesthetic shortage forces treatment cancellations
American dental practices face treatment cancellations as FDA confirms ongoing shortage of local anaesthetics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
UK Mercury Dental Fillings Face Ban Over Fish Contamination
Alarming new research reveals mercury from dental fillings is contaminating UK fish, prompting urgent calls for a complete ban on amalgam fillings across Britain.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Mum: Removing my front teeth was best decision ever
A UK mother reveals how extracting her front teeth transformed her life after years of dental agony and insecurity - and why she's never looked back.
British mother dies after budget tummy tuck abroad
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating risks of cosmetic surgery tourism as a UK woman dies after budget tummy tuck procedure abroad, prompting urgent safety warnings.
Teen's face swells unrecognisably after dental surgery
A teenager's face swelled to twice its normal size following a wisdom tooth extraction, leaving his own siblings struggling to recognise him in a bizarre medical reaction.
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