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Increase In Mouth Cancer Rates Linked to NHS Dentist Shortage
Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough.
Nov 9, 20233 min read


How to Build Good Dental Habits In Children
With more and more families struggling to get access to an NHS dentist, teaching children good dental habits from a young age
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Dental deserts force three in 10 Brits to take time off for toothache, survey reveals
The continuing issues of the lack of availability of NHS dentists could be having a negative effect on your employees health.
Sep 14, 20233 min read


New Survey Shows Effect Cost of Living Crisis Has on Child Dental Health
A new survey has confirmed that the cost of living crisis is damaging child dental health.
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth?
With all the news in the press about vaping and children, it made us think at Get Dental Plans, how does vaping affect your oral health?
Jun 7, 20232 min read


One in four delay or go without NHS dental treatment ‘due to cost’
One in four people are delaying or going without NHS dental treatment because of its rising cost, the BDA has warned.
May 4, 20233 min read


NHS Dental Care to Rise by 8.5%
As charges for NHS dental services in England are set to rise by 8.5% on 24th 2023 April, is it time to consider dental insurance.
Apr 12, 20232 min read


New Research Finds A Potential Connection Between Oral Health & Brain Health
A new study linking poor oral health to poor brain health is making headlines—and it's worth paying attention to.
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Children's Oral Health Affected by the Cost of Living Crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues, the BDA has reported that four in five teachers are now providing pupils with toothbrushes & paste.
Feb 9, 20233 min read


Cost of living crisis – 15% avoid dentist due to cost of checks ups
As the cost of living crisis continues into 2023, the number of people who avoid the dentist due to the cost of treatment has increased to 1
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Do I Need Dental Insurance?
Do I need dental insurance? An obvious answer from all the team at Get Dental Plans to this question is a resounding yes!
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Mouth Cancer Rates Hit Record High
Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation show that 8,864 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer last year.
Nov 9, 20223 min read


Preventative Dentistry Can Help to Support Environmental Sustainability
At Get Dental Plans, one of the most important parts of our dental insurance plans is the preventative aspect.
Oct 11, 20222 min read


The Case for Dental Insurance as an Employee Benefit
At Get Dental Plans we are specialists in offering dental insurance plans to companies as part of their employee benefits offering.
Sep 13, 20223 min read


Dental tourism: nine in 10 dentists have treated patients who travelled abroad for treatment
More than 90% of dentists report that they have examined patients who had undergone dental treatment abroad.
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Cost of living crisis: one in five concerned over dental affordability
As the cost of living continues to soar, one in five Brits fear they may not be able to afford regular dental appointments.
Jul 7, 20223 min read


Nearly half of dentists severing ties with NHS as government fails to move forward on reform
The British Dental Association has warned of an unprecedented collapse in NHS commitment among dentists in England.
Jun 16, 20223 min read


Dentist Shortage Forces School to Call in a Charity
Pupils unable to find a local NHS dentist to relieve their excruciating tooth pain have been treated at their school by a charity.
May 13, 20222 min read


Post-Pandemic Recovery for Dentists
At Get Dental Plans, we work very closely with dentists for our company dental insurance.
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Why Should Companies Offer Dental Insurance to Their Staff?
Dental Insurance is becoming a very popular employee benefit. By offering your staff (minimum 2 employees) good quality dental insurance.
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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