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Children’s anxiety addressed with award-winning project

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2024 has gone to Lindsy Vallayil, assistant clinical director, Community Dental Service, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, for delivering a...

Over 60 per cent of dentists are thinking of leaving the NHS

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to NHS data, which demonstrates morale amongst dental professionals is at an all-time low.

Raising the standards of oral care

A look at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024.

Next president of the college appointed

Roshni Karia has been appointed as the next president of the College of General Dentistry.

England has the highest rate of lifetime alcohol use among 11 and 13-year-olds in Europe

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking...

Top team appointed to lead the next phase of growth

Wesleyan, the specialist financial services mutual, has bolstered its executive team with two new appointments and a board-level promotion, including a new managing director for dental, as it enters...

Sheffield private dental practice gets new owners

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of One80 Dental in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

University bestows award for outstanding contributions to community health

Helen Paisley, Community Dental Services CIC (CDS CIC) chief executive, has been recognised by Anglia Ruskin University for outstanding contribution to public services in its 2024 Vice Chancellor’s...

Outcome of Williams case review revealed by the GDC

Following the Court of Appeal's ruling in General Dental Council (GDC) v Williams, the council has undertaken to consider whether the judgment had implications for the outcomes of previous fitness to...

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Birmingham professor becomes leader of a periodontology federation

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Oral surgeons awarded medals for their research into sexual harassment

The Royal College of Surgeons has awarded two oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Carrie Newlands and Daljit K Dhariwal, the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal.

Scotland plans to use genetics to improve health outcomes

The Scottish Government has announced plans to expand access to genomic testing to improve diagnoses and outcomes for patients.

Communication and understanding of gingival disease

Loven Ganeswaran discusses the best ways to educate patients on the subject of gingival disease.

Dental hygienist to run 300km for charity

Rafina O’Brien, a dental hygienist from Yeovil, will be running an incredible 300km over three events during the summer of 2024 in support of Dentaid The Dental Charity.

New CDO for England appointed

Following an open recruitment process, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care has announced Jason Wong's appointment as chief dental officer for England. 

Mother writes a book to help educate children about oral hygiene

Shauna Carter, a mother of three, has written a book to help teach children positive oral health habits and routines.

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Anxious dental patient soothed by assistance dog

A Cheshire dental practice has had a surprise visit from a patient’s assistance dog.

Tackling stress and anxiety among dental professionals

The MPS Foundation has partnered with the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) on a project aimed at raising awareness of the importance of managing mental health and developing further resources for...

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