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Morley practice relocates following £1.8m investment

Mydentist, a dental care provider, has undertaken a significant merge and relocation of its Morley practices following a £1.8m investment.

Thinking about trying a dental apprenticeship?

Rex Fan explains why learning something new could boost more than your career.

A healthier approach

Jacob Watwood emphasises the importance of an educated approach to processed foods.

The art of listening

Sam Jethwa explores how best to learn.

An active childhood could reduce smoking rates

Teenagers may be less likely to start smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical...

Professor Green endorses oral health scheme

Professor Green, rapper and health activist, is working with the NHS to raise awareness about the importance of children looking after their teeth. The campaign includes an exciting competition for...

Blood pressure pilot launched

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Lincolnshire and Essex are offering blood pressure checks to patients over 40 years old to identify hypertension and signpost them towards early intervention.

Encouraging skill development

Stuart Clark considers how to enhance the patient experience.

Dental company secures $35m financing

vVARDIS, a Swiss dental company, and OrbiMed, a healthcare investment firm, have announced the closing of a $35m financing. The capital will support the company’s growth initiatives and global...

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Stephen Kinnock announced as speaker at BDIA Dental Showcase

Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care, will be a key speaker at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2025.

Goodwill increase shown in 2024

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Playing it safe

Richard Lishman considers how young clinicians can protect themselves.

Million pound training facility established in Newcastle

A multi-million pound dental education and training facility has been launched in Newcastle.

First chair of exams board appointed

Sondos Albadri, an honorary consultant in paediatric dentistry and vice dean at Liverpool University, has been appointed as the first chair of the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations Board.

The heart of practice safety

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of team training.

Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

College to recruit board chair

The College of General Dentistry has announced it is seeking the next chair of the board for its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Antibiotic prescription list updated

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool. Designed to support healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing the most appropriate...

Bristol NHS dental practice witnesses’ queue of over 100 prospective patients

A dental clinic in Bristol experienced large queues on February 6, 2025, after it announced it would be enrolling new NHS patients.

Agreeable architects

Steve Kettle discusses the importance of early planning.

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Kendal dental clinic awarded for sustainable practice

A Kendal dental practice has been awarded a ‘Green Impact for Dentistry’ Gold Award 2024.

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