APPG for Dentistry & Oral Health

Raising the profile of dentistry, highlighting the views of patients and the profession, and campaigning to improve oral health & access to dental services

[All-Party Parliamentary Health Group @HealthAPPG]

We recently co-hosted a closed-door Q&A on NHS dentistry with @DentistryAPPG, co-chaired by Simon Opher MP, Yasmin Qureshi MP and Mary Kelly Foy MP, bringing together MPs and senior leaders to scrutinise access, reform and the future of NHS dental care.

[Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton & Minehead @RachelGilmourLD]

Earlier today, at a Q&A session in Parliament, I posed questions to Minister Stephen Kinnock, and the Chief Dental Officer, Jason Wong, about the current state of dentistry in Tiverton and Minehead.

It was also useful to hear more about NHS dental reforms.

#Somerset #Devon

[APPG for Dentistry & Oral Health @DentistryAPPG]

@BenMaguireMP @ClaireforTAY @YasminQureshiMP @IanRoomeMP @LewisAtkinson @NavPMishra @steveyemm @steveracemp

[APPG for Dentistry & Oral Health @DentistryAPPG]

Thanks to Minister for Care @SKinnock MP & Chief Dental Officer for England @JasonWong12 for attending our joint Q&A session with the @HealthAPPG on NHS dentistry in parliament this afternoon.

[BDA @TheBDA]

Congratulations to @Jochurchill4 , the new minister responsible for dentistry @DHSCgovuk.

We look forward to working with you to put prevention at the heart of the health agenda.

[BDA @TheBDA]

Vice-Chair of Dentistry All-Party Parliamentary Group @PaulaSherriff MP says many of the 2.7 million courses of antibiotics prescribed every year for toothache could be avoided by providing better access to NHS dentistry #AMR

[BDA @TheBDA]

The Government needs to invest in oral health prevention and fund urgent care slots, so dentists can address emergency cases straight away without having to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics - “it’s a no-brainer” Dr @Susie_Sanderson tells MPs #AMR

[BDA @TheBDA]

“We’ve made huge steps in tackling inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, but dentists need the time and confidence to do the right thing” - BDA President Dr @Susie_Sanderson addresses Parliamentarians at an All-Party Group event on @AMR

[Mick Armstrong @MickArmstrong61]

Delighted to have @SeemaKennedy join us at today’s event on dental tech.

Proud to showcase a profession of innovators.

[BDA @TheBDA]

Thanks to all MPs who attended APPG for #Dentistry event to see how dental technology is making fear of the #dentist a thing of the past - and well done to those who took our Victorian drill challenge. Despite many contenders dentistry Minister @SeemaKennedy remained undefeated!

[BDA @TheBDA]

Mims Davies MP trying her hand at a virtual reality simulator used to train the dentists of the future. Many thanks for coming to our Parliamentary event - it was great to chat about the impact oral health has on overall wellbeing.

[BDA @TheBDA]

BDA Chair @MickArmstrong61 and Dr @AndrewDawood explain to @AlisonThewliss MP how modern dental technology can transform the lives of patients affected by oral cancer - and the importance of regular dental attendance to ensure early diagnosis

[Mick Armstrong @MickArmstrong61]

Pleasure to welcome Sir @KevinBarronMP to our Parliamentary event to talk how we can get oral health and dentistry higher up the political agenda

[BDA @TheBDA]

.@RupaHuq MP trying her hand at drilling, 21st century style, at today’s APPG for Dentistry event in Parliament #VR

[BDA @TheBDA]

It’s all to play for in the fastest dentist stakes. Health Minister @SeemaKennedy gets off to a flying start at today’s Parliamentary event promoting dental technology.

[BDA @TheBDA]

@JimShannonMP - thank you for joining us at the APPG for Dentistry and Oral Health Christmas reception to promote good oral health during the festive season and beyond! We look forward to our meeting in the New Year.

[BDA @TheBDA]

@YasminQureshiMP - thanks so much for addressing the Christmas reception of the APPG for Dentistry and Oral Health last night and your ongoing support for improving oral health - we're delighted to have you as the Group's Vice-Chair

[Steve Brine MP @BrineMinister]

Yesterday it was my pleasure to address the APPG for dentistry and oral health at their Christmas reception. @TheBDA @APPGDentistry