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Neonatal care leave introduced by the government

The government has announced that thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day-one right.

Dental solutions provider expands into UK market

Kuraray Noritake Dental has announced its establishment in the United Kingdom and Ireland market.

One in six Brits clean their teeth just once a day, survey reveals

Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.

Knowing the signs

Jon Bryant outlines the symptoms of sepsis, highlighting the best practices to implement to avoid infection.

Dental society responds to ultra-processed foods research

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has said changes in jaw development could be due to many...

Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.

Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.

Dentistry council election nominations

Nominations are open for elections to six seats on the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) council.

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Dental surgeon joins Inverness practice

Scottish Dental Care has welcomed a highly experienced dentist to its Inverness practice.

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Dentist’s pay review ‘delayed and disappointing’

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) announcement of the pay review for dental practices for 2024/5.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Oral healthcare brand launches new toothbrush

Philips has launched its most innovative Sonicare toothbrush in January 2025, with adaptive brushing technology and patented optical sensing capability.

Composite smiles

Sam Jethwa discusses the rise in demand for cosmetic dentistry.

Registration opens for occlusion symposium

Registration has opened for the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists, which is being hosted by the Tom Bereznicki Dental Educational Foundation in conjunction with the College...

Corporate dental specialist joins law firm

Acuity Law has welcomed Clare Emery, a corporate dental specialist, to its Birmingham team.

Improving mouth cancer management

A look at the role of the dental professional in head and neck cancer treatment.

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