Stepping up the fight against mouth cancer

The OCDO has released its latest NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin, with a focus on oral cancer.

New statistics reveal surge in demand for orthodontics during the pandemic

New figures from The British Orthodontic Society reveal a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment since the start of the pandemic. With close-up video conferencing the new work norm, people have...

Dental entrepreneurs appear on Dragons’ Den

Dentists Rhona Eskander and Simon Chard recently appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den to pitch Pärla toothpaste tabs – their range of ethical and eco-friendly toothpaste tablets.

Better access to dental care could help win battle against COPD

Oral health in Brazil needs better promotion and more accessible public dental services, in order to help tackle the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – the country’s third...

BSPD applauds new hospital programme

The oral health of children in hospital is recognised as fundamental to their wellbeing thanks to the Mini Mouth Care Matters programme. BSPD applauds the programme which is benefiting thousands of...

A hidden problem

Tina Chander explains that not all bullying is visible.

Don’t tell me – show me

Amanda Sheehan explores the role of educational demonstration tools.

Podcast Episode 3: Markets

In this episode we are in conversation with Luke Moore and Leah Turner from Dental Elite. The pair discuss some of the longer term trends in the dental practice market, as well as the impact of the...

Maximising tax allowances

Michael Lansdell explains how you can save money this tax year.

The key to peri-implantitis prevention

Martin Wanendeya explains the importance of collaboration.

Oral health may prevent severe Covid-19 disease

The potential for healthy gums to reduce the severity of Covid-19 disease has been outlined in a paper recently published in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research.

ADG welcomes report calling for campaign to recruit more people into healthcare careers

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), has added his support to recommendations from a new report published today calling for a well-funded armed forces style recruitment...