Dentists in England to receive an above-inflation 2.5% pay rise

The government will be giving an above-inflation pay rise of 2.5% to dentists, which will be backdated to April. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced an above inflation pay rise for public sector workers yesterday. The pay rise meets the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) recommendations. ‘We’re able to afford these pay rises because our balanced approach means we’ve reduced our debt, while investing in public services, including pay,’ Mr Hammond said. ‘Bare minimum’ This is the first above-inflation pay rise dentists in England have had since 2005/6. A final uplift to contract values for GDPs will be confirmed following a consultation on expenses. Hospital dentists will see a 2.5% uplift in basic pay, but with no increase in

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