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Attention span

Hannah Burrow discusses the myths and misconceptions of patient education.

Smokeless tobacco products linked to a third of oral cancers worldwide

Smokeless tobacco, also called areca nut, has been attributed to an increased risk of developing oral cancer in a study published in The Lancet Oncology.

Keeping things clear

Andrew Turner discusses the importance of oral health maintenance for orthodontic patients.

Triumph with technology

David Hussey discusses the best way to stay up to date with new technologies.

Thousands of children in Bath and Somerset go without dental treatment

In Bath and North East Somerset, 14,159 children have not been seen by an NHS dentist in the past year, according to House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats and the...

Dental association urges the government to support NHS dental services

Office for National Statistics data has revealed that 96.9 per cent of patients who do not have a dentist have failed to access NHS dental care.

Independent regulator appoints chief executive

Julian Hartley will be appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) chief executive.

Water fluoridation is less effective than in the past, study reveals

The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be less now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, according to an updated Cochrane review.

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Dental charity recruiting volunteers to offer wellbeing support

Dental charity, Confidental, is recruiting volunteers to join their call handling team.

UK ‘is ready to be smokefree’ as smoking rates continue to fall

Statistics have revealed that smoking rates have continued to fall. However, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) says there is still work to be done to support the six million people smoking to quit.

Succeeding as a dental entrepreneur

Luke Moore discusses what it takes to thrive as a dental entrepreneur.

Children’s book launched to help encourage good oral hygiene

A picture book that features fun illustrations combined with animal sounds was launched on September 30, 2024.

College introduces a register of implant dentistry mentors

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has launched an online register of qualified mentors in implant dentistry.

Mental health app teams up with UK dental practice

Obex Dental, the UK’s largest independent dental practice, has teamed up with TriggerHub to provide a digital platform for mental health to more than 160,000 of its patients and the communities they...

Dental care provider offers university students ‘vital exposure’

Bupa Dental Care has partnered with The University of Manchester to offer dental undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a general practice.

Dental charity launches overseas volunteering programme for 2026

Dentaid the Dental Charity has announced its 2026 calendar of overseas volunteering in Uganda, Cambodia and Malawi.

Administrative association teams up with practice management software

The Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) has partnered with Carestack to help its members increase efficiency and decrease stress using software.

NHS Wales launch digital service to streamline access to dental treatment

A digital service is set to launch in autumn 2024, which will centralise the process of accessing routine care through an NHS dentist for people across Wales.

Eliminating tobacco smoking could save millions of lives, study shows

Life expectancy could increase if the global decline in smoking is accelerated, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health journal.

The dental endgame

David Hussey discusses the importance of an effective dental team, highlighting how practice principals can support and inspire staff.

Dental and medical defence organisation appoints board directors

MDDUS, a medical defence organisation, has made three new appointments to its board of directors.

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