Why Britain doesn’t have enough dentists
Plenty of trained foreigners want to work, but slots for the qualification exam seem as hard to get as Glastonbury tickets
Plenty of trained foreigners want to work, but slots for the qualification exam seem as hard to get as Glastonbury tickets

Critics worry the country is heading towards a two-tier system. Dentistry is a cautionary tale

Regional disparities in health, wealth and education are a blight on our economy and society

The voiceless ranks of those not in work or training risk tumbling off the UK’s social and economic map

Doctors are increasingly prepared to travel abroad in search of better pay and conditions

The country requires centre-left foreign policy and centre-right reform at home

A mismatch between demand and supply of advanced training places means qualified medics are in limbo