Discussion

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.

Dental care provider launches inaugural conference

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

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.

Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.

Dentistry council election nominations

Nominations are open for elections to six seats on the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) council.

Generations adrift

Nina Gilbert discusses the importance of engaging with patients of all ages.

The pillars of success

Adam Shaw considers the importance of building strong relationships.

Norfolk summit discusses the future of dental care

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.

NHS dentistry petition signed by thousands

Over 250,000 people have signed a petition to call for the government to honour its pledge to save NHS dentistry.

Services to dental nursing honoured

Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.

Protecting the environment

Rebecca Waters reminds us of the need for sustainable waste protocol.