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Wellbeing resource for dental workforce launched

A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at BDIA Dental Showcase on March 15, 2025.

Such a pain!

Philip Silver looks at how to treat headaches at home.

NHS satisfaction levels revealed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England.

North shields dental practice renamed following inaugural sale

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Ewan Bramley Dental Care in North Shields, Tyne and Wear.

Heath minister flags dental workforce gap

The minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the dental...

Charity announces guest speaker at fundraising day

Nick Fry, former Formula One boss, has been announced as a special guest speaker at Dentaid The Dental Charity’s Mercedes-Benz World track day event.

Life-long oral health

Alec Hilton considers the importance of a preventative approach.

Straightening out the need for oral hygiene

Anne Symons explores the role of good oral hygiene for orthodontic patients.

Dental group recognised as top UK employer

A UK dental provider has been shortlisted as Employer of the Year at the British Business Awards 2025.

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New supervised brushing programme announced

In a groundbreaking partnership, Colgate-Palmolive and the UK government have united to transform children’s oral health. A pioneering Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme was announced today by the...

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Tricks of the trade

We never stop solving for you. That is the leading promise from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, who set about making waves in the oral healthcare industry in early 2024.

Developing a multi-site business

Richard Lishman considers how to approach your finances.

Dental practice awarded for its commitment to children’s oral health

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase in March 2025.

Communicate with clarity

A look at how practitioners can enhance their patient relationships.

Antibiotic resistance fuelled by lack of access to urgent dental care

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase the prescription of antibiotics as they become a substitute for treatment.

Workplace domestic abuse policy launched

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a new domestic abuse policy for dental practices.

Treating vertical and horizontal bone loss

Selvaraj Balaji presents a complex case of implant placement achieved with predictable hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques.

Out with the old, and in with the upgradeable

Kate Scheer covers the importance of keeping up to date with technology.

NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are already struggling to access essential care.

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