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The British Dental Association is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK.
@thebda.bsky.social“My practice has five dentists and 99 per cent of our 6,500 patients are NHS” says Jenna Murgatroyd. “On some NHS treatments such as dentures or multiple fillings we don’t break even." "I’m spending money to provide care." The reality of NHS dental care in 2026 in today's Sunday Times.
@thebda.bsky.socialDentists work incredibly hard to maintain the trust of their patients.
The evidence is clear the overwhelming majority are satisfied with the care they receive.
@thebda.bsky.socialIf you agree sign this message to Andy Burnham and Yvette Cooper you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fi...
@thebda.bsky.socialLabour wanted to tell the country it can ‘hope again’. Radio silence on the crisis in NHS dentistry gives little hope to a demoralised profession or the millions struggling to access care. Good vibes & nice soundbites are no substitute for urgent action, backed up by sustainable funding.
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialGreat to catch up with Ben Coleman MP @chelfulhamben.bsky.social
Your Committee’s @commonshealth.parliament.uk report remains the blueprint for the necessary reform of NHS dentistry.
We cannot allow this process kicked into the long grass for millions who need the care. @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialDr @PeterPrinsleymp.bsky.social is spot on - we can’t improve access to NHS dentistry unless we reform the dental contract to make the NHS a place dentists want to work in.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we fight to make NHS dentistry a universal service again. @thebda.bsky.social #LPC26
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialThanks @LewisAtkinson.bsky.social MP for an important conversation about how we make access to NHS dentistry a higher political priority. With millions facing the choice of paying privately or going without, dental access crisis is not just a healthcare issue, but a cost of living one too.
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialPleasure to speak to @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social about the ongoing issues with access to NHS dentistry.
With more dentists forced out of the NHS every day, ending this crisis will take urgency and ambition. #LPC26 @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialPleasure to speak to @tandhesi.bsky.social today about the need to keep up the momentum on NHS dental reform. Over 13 million people currently unable to access NHS dentistry in England cannot afford any further delay. @thebda.bsky.social
@charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.social“Lack of funding, lack of ambition” Those are the words which Chair of the British Dental Association, Eddie Crouch, had to describe the Government’s approach to NHS dentistry when I spoke with him recently at Lib Dem conference.
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialAn important one, for every dentist. Failure to stop these problems becoming emergencies is bad for our children, and is poor use of public money. Prevention pays for itself…
@thebda.bsky.socialMore here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...
@thebda.bsky.social"Both children and taxpayers are paying the price for the lack of political will to fix NHS dentistry," warns @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
If you agree sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fix-and-fund-nhs-dentistry-now
@thebda.bsky.socialThis is the maths sinking Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland.
This is the funding gap the Executive have to fill.
@charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialConference is wrapping up here in Brighton, but I've had another busy round of meetings on a number of issues impacting Ely and East Cambridgeshire residents such as railways, social housing, young carers, and access to banking. Here's some more of my highlights:
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialGreat to stand with @alisonebennett.bsky.social MP to discuss the urgent need to fix the NHS dentistry crisis. In Mid Sussex and across the country, families are struggling to find a dentist accepting new patients. Time for real investment to rescue our local health services. @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialWe need urgent action on NHS dentistry. An aim @tomgordonld.bsky.social MP shares and helped us get the conversation going in the Health Bill in Commons. @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialThank you to @vikkislademp.bsky.social for challenging the budgets of ICBs and the grey areas of ring fenced spending .Pleasure to meet in Brighton today @conference.libdems.org.uk @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialVery productive talk with Baroness @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social agreed NHS dentistry can’t be overlooked in the Health Bill.
Looking forward to working together towards proper investment in primary and dental preventative care. @thebda.bsky.social
@eddiecrouch.bsky.socialReposted by @thebda.bsky.socialDental deserts in modern Britain are a shameful reality.No one should be left without access to basic dental care. It shouldn’t fall to charities to step in.
Pleased to meet Baroness Pinnock @libdempeers.bsky.social to highlight why access to dental care must be taken seriously. @thebda.bsky.social
