Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.

Tooth enamel reveals our human ancestors were vegetarian

Researchers have studied fossilised tooth enamel, which has revealed that human ancestors ate very little to no meat.

GDC hiring for two senior legal roles

The General Dental Council (GDC) has started recruitment to fill two important roles in its legal and governance team.

Dental care provider launches inaugural conference

Bupa Dental Care held its first-ever ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference in January 2025.

Truth – perception versus reality

Annalene Weston discusses the concept of truth and how far it can get stretched in dentistry.

Apical microsurgery consensus published

An expert consensus on apical microsurgery has been released, offering a comprehensive guide to the highly effective, minimally invasive dental procedure.

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.

Optimising crown survival

A look at the different materials available.

Dental society responds to ultra-processed foods research

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has said changes in jaw development could be due to many factors, not just the impact of modern, soft food diets.

What do you need to know?

Rebecca Johnson discusses what dentists should be aware of when purchasing a dental practice and going into a partnership or shareholder agreement.

Dental solutions provider expands into UK market

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

Dealing with cancellations

Donna Hall explores the best way for practices to respond.