Dental association calls for ‘a 21st century service’ in Scotland

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has responded to research from the BBC that suggests six Scottish council areas are now ‘dental deserts’.

Environmental sustainability in the dental practice

A book set to be published in November 2024 has examined the steps primary healthcare providers, including dental practices, can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Scottish minister calls for changes to dental practice funding scheme

Changes to a scheme designed to improve patient access to dentists are needed, according to Scottish Labour. This follows information that just nine dental practices received funding from the scheme...

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.

Shining a light on tooth shades

A look at the different options available to clinicians.

Dental practice collaborates with trust to help wildlife conservation

Kendal Crossbank Dental Care has partnered with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their ‘Implant a Tree’ initiative, which has sponsored planting a tree for every dental implant the practice places for a...

Dental supplier expands endodontic offerings

Henry Schein Dental UK and Optident have announced the introduction of the FKG product portfolio in the UK.

Dental practice in Stirling sold

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Stirling Dental Care in Stirling, Scotland.

‘Most of what’s killing us these days is related to sugar’, says a dental professional

A petition calling for the government to limit the sugar content in single-serving food and drink items has been launched by a dental professional.

‘Prevention will always be better than a cure’ to tackle smoking in the UK, says minister

Smoking survivors and bereaved families heard from the minister for public health on the government’s plans to create a smokefree country at the inaugural meeting of the recently formed All Party...

Are you protecting your posture from injury?

Isabel Johnston considers the impact of musculoskeletal injuries and what can be done to protect dental professionals.

Lack of access to dentistry ‘truly Dickensian’, says minister

Stephen Kinnock, the minister for care, described the lack of access to NHS dentistry as “completely and utterly shocking – truly Dickensian”.