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As oral healthcare stakeholders focus on driving recovery in UK dentistry, ADG's Exec Chair, Neil Carmichael Carmichael discusses the importance of following proven, evidence-based solutions. Read more here: lnkd.in/eBA5nafw Catherine Rutland Dentistry

‘Why spending more on oral care means spending less on healthcare.’ ADG Exec Chair joined a panel of experts at HBI conf 2025 Paris this week to debate why nations can expect to spend less on healthcare, if they invest more in oral health. Neil Carmichael theadg.co.uk/why-spending-m…

ADG cautions the need to take a ‘TOTAL TEAM’ approach as PAC report flags the massive 5.5K gap in dental workforce. Read ADG's response here... Neil Carmichael Catherine Rutland @RuthChesmore @BDA Stephen Kinnock theadg.co.uk/pac-report-fla…

ADG glad to hear PM's focus on oral health when questioned in yesterday's liaison committee. ADG agrees NHS contract isn't fit for purpose, however shoring up the dental workforce is also a priority. We have a gap of 3K+ dentists Stephen Kinnock Neil Carmichael committees.parliament.uk/committee/103/…

Recruit! Recruit! Recruit! GDC dentists survey reveals just 0.8% /241 of 30,066 who completed the questionnaire said they were actively seeking dentist work. ADG says this does not bode well for filling current 3K+ vacancies theadg.co.uk/adg-warns-of-c… Neil Carmichael Stephen Kinnock

"Where have all the dentists gone?" Thanks to GDPUK.com for article on gap in the dental workforce quoting ADG's Exec Chair, Neil Carmichael. Dentists are not looking for jobs and there's a ‘critical dentist shortage'. Neil Carmichael gdpuk.com/news/latest-ne… #dentistry

Read ADG's blog which appeared first in Dentistry by Exec Chair, Neil Carmichael on how ORE training in Chennai can help tackle the dental workforce crisis. There is a critical shortage of dentists. theadg.co.uk/ore-training-i… Neil Carmichael Catherine Rutland #dentistry #oralhealth

We welcome GDC's news of extra ORE exam slots but with the huge dental workforce gap, there are 3000+ 'mixed economy' dentist vacancies, so much more needs to be done. ADG looks forward to the outcome of the GDC’s procurement process. Neil Carmichael dentistry.co.uk/2025/04/15/ove…

An interesting & valuable report from The WI. Considering specific oral health needs of women & the impact the dentistry crisis is having for them in particular is important. The research also flags the impact the huge dental workforce gap is having. thewi.org.uk/__data/assets/…

The ADG supports the 2025 #NationalSmileMonth launch and this year's theme: #FeedYourSmile. Making the right choices about what to eat & avoiding sugary food & drinks are great steps towards maintaining good oral health. Neil Carmichael Fiona Ellwood dentalhealth.org/national-smile…

ADG Chair, Neil Carmichael led a Parliamentary Roundtable this week on fixing dentistry attended by stakeholders & Peter Prinsley MP. The roundtable was followed by dinner with Steven Kinnock MP & Sonia Kumar MP. theadg.co.uk/transforming-d… Neil Carmichael @PeterPrinsely Stephen Kinnock

ADG attended BDA Dentistry Show today listening to ‘What’s next for dentistry? BDA’s agenda for change’ session. Issues raised incl. NHS contract, mentoring, workforce, ORE system & provisional registration - an interesting debate on getting dentistry back on track #dentistry

Acronym overload? What does the ADG actually do? The dental profession is renowned for its love of an acronym, but sometimes they need to be spelled out – the ADG explains its role in UK dentistry ⬇️ dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/16/acr… #dentistry #associationdentalgroups #dentalgroups #ad

Disappointing to hear that yet again dentistry is at the back of the healthcare queue. Last reform of GDC was 1984. In 40 years dentistry has massively changed. Even the GDC wants reform. dentistry.co.uk/2025/05/14/gdc… Neil Carmichael Dentistry GDC

"ADG appreciates DDRB publishing their dentistry report earlier than in previous years & calls upon NHSE & DHSC to act quickly to confirm & pay recommended uplift for dental contracts. More than ever being ‘swift-footed’ is crucial." said Neil Carmichael theadg.co.uk/the-associatio…

Association of Dental Groups has urged the government to confirm the dentistry contract uplift following the release of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body report. Find out more here: ➡️ ow.ly/CIXn50W5vAA #government #dentistry #dental #contract #dentalcontract #finance #NHS

Important news! DCPs’ annual renewal & collection of working data is now open! ADG encourages all DCPs to complete this by 31 July. To stay on register, ARF must be paid, indemnity cover be in place - and ensure you’ve completed the min CPD hours. gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/new… GDC

ADG Charity event last night heard from Magic Dentist, Dentaid, OHF, TeethTeam, BFS, SmileStar & Bridge2Aid. All dental charities working hard to bring oral health for those in need Neil Carmichael Nicki Rowland Dentaid The Dental Charity Oral Health Foundation Chris Groombridge Barry Cockcroft Bridge2Aid

Over 50,000 Fifers don't have an NHS dentist - but recruiting one is like pulling teeth. Overseas graduates want to work here - some already do, flipping burgers and working supermarkets - but registering for GDC ORE exam is a lottery. What a waste of talent. Association of Dental Groups

ADG launched Creating Dental Oases report to MPs today. 4.5m patients are going untreated annually due to the 2,749 shortfall in the dental workforce – whilst 6K trained overseas dentists take unskilled jobs. GDC needs urgent reform. theadg.co.uk/creating-denta… Neil Carmichael