The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has launched a 'Dental Industry Manifesto' which sets out five key priorities for action in the dental sector for the next government. BDIA Executive Director, Tony Reed, explains: 'The industry believes that positive and focussed investment and support from government is vital to ensure the highest quality oral health outcomes for patients and an efficient and sustainable future for the provision of dentistry in the UK.'

The BDIA feel that by acting in the areas highlighted in the Manifesto a future government can significantly reduce the burden on the NHS by improving the nation's oral health, whilst also supporting dental professionals and fostering innovation. The Manifesto also builds on the recent initiative against counterfeit and non-compliant dental devices and instruments seeking full government funding for the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. It has been circulated to key opinion formers in the political parties and government departments, as well as to Ministers, MPs, senior civil servants and NHS England.