Training and Education

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...

Welsh government votes on Bangor dental school

Siân Gwenllian, Bangor’s MS, led a debate in the Senedd on opening a dental school in Bangor on January 8, 2025.

Education programme launched for early-career dentists

A first-of-its-kind education programme in Scottish dentistry has been unveiled to help meet the demand for practitioners across the country.

Finding the right match

A look at the qualities that make up a good mentor.

Periodontal disease learning resource updated

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has relaunched its periodontal disease e-learning resource, in...

Supervised toothbrushing promoted in collaborative video

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has collaborated with Boston College to promote its supervised toothbrushing programme within primary schools.

Dental school receives funding boost

The Greater Norwich Growth Board (GNGB) has recommended allocating £1.5m for a new oral health facility at The University of East Anglia (UEA).

Toothbrushing scheme introduced in North Somerset schools

Over 1600 children in preschools, reception and year one classes have started brushing their teeth together every day, as part of NHS Southwest’s Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.

Zygomatic and pterygoid training

A look at the options available for patients who require dental implants.

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Training and Education

New dentists required to deliver NHS care under government plans

Newly qualified dentists could be required to deliver NHS care for several years after they graduate under a government consultation launched on May 23, 2024.

Training and Education

Dental school hosts minister of care

Stephen Kinnock, minister of care, visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36m clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.

Oral healthcare brand expands team to provide further support to dental professionals

Philips has expanded its team to provide better support for dental professionals at every stage of their careers.

Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes

Steve Kettle explores the importance of networking.

Welsh politician launches petition for dental school in Bangor

Siân Gwenllian, the member of the Senedd (MS) for Arfon, has launched a petition which calls for the establishment of a dental school in Bangor.

Education is the key to everything, says protection society chair

In an interview, Graham Stokes, Medical Protection Society (MPS) council chair, highlighted the importance of education, personal development and mentoring in dentistry.

Lifelong learning at its best

A look at the importance of continuous learning in dentistry, demonstrating how learning can be both informative and fun.

Dental school needed at Welsh university, says MS

Siân Gwenllian has launched a report to make a case for establishing a dental school at Bangor University.

Dentistry examination standards to be improved by clinical director

Adrian Thorp has visited a university in Kuala Lumpur to improve the links and standards of graduates taking the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination.

Dentistry award offers hands-on course to foundation trainees

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and GC Award for foundation trainees, which promotes clinical skills and patient care, have opened for entries to the 2024/25 competition.

Dental sustainability award winners announced

The Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), the European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA) and Henry Schein have awarded dental schools and societies for their efforts in implementing a...

GDC publish more Overseas Registration Examination dates

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced key dates for 2025 Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) sittings.

Dental services in Dumfries and Galloway supported by record number of new students

A record number of trainee dentists are joining the Dumfries and Galloway dental service in 2024 to help address continuing challenges in dental care.

National institute offers funded training programmes to encourage students into research

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has funded universities across 12 regions in England £33.2m to provide research training and engagement programmes for students and early...

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