GDC publishes stakeholder perceptions research and plans for improvement

The results of research undertaken in 2020, designed to better understand professionals’, students’ and other stakeholders’ perceptions of the General Dental Council (GDC), and test understanding of...

NHS dentistry and oral health update: dentistry and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer England, and Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK special envoy on antimicrobial resistance, recently provided an NHS dentistry and oral health update with a focus on...

Contradictions over tax-cut promises in October Budget?

Michael Lansdell discusses the chancellor's budget, exploring tax, public spending and inflation.  

‘Toothless’ campaign says people are resorting to “Dickensian” pain relief

Recently, Mark Jones, founder and spokesperson for the new group, appeared on BBC Radio Oxford, sharing stories of people going to extreme lengths to relieve their dental pain, all because they can't...

A game-changer for dentistry?

Michael Sultan considers the potential impact of anthroengineering.

Act natural

Tom Alcraft considers the benefit of organic products.

Common complications with advanced implant surgery

Boota Singh Ubhi discusses some of the issues clinicians need to be aware of.

How the Wesleyan Foundation is donating millions of pounds to help hundreds of causes

Practice Plan sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, caught up with Jess Wilkes-Ball to discuss how the Wesleyan Foundation has given millions of pounds to help charitable causes all over the UK.

UK expenditure on dental services is forecast to increase by 15 per cent in 2021

Expenditure on dental services is estimated to have been £7.02bn in 2020, down 31 per cent from £10.05bn in 2019. A significant 15 per cent increase in 2021 to £8.08m is forecast as the market looks...

“Oral cancer screenings are essential”

John Sanders, from Plymouth, is encouraging others to check for signs of mouth cancer, after a routine dental check-up with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School during lockdown...

Oral care at home – is change needed?

A look at the evidence-based practices for at-home oral care in pursuit of improved outcomes.

Colosseum Dental UK welcomes new practices

Colosseum Dental are delighted to have welcomed two new dental practices into the Colosseum Dental UK family.