Union advises dental professionals to speak up about inappropriate patient behaviour

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has reminded dental professionals to speak up about inappropriate patient advances after several dental professionals reported receiving gifts from patients.

Clinical advisory team launched

Bupa Dental Care has launched its new Clinical Advisory Team, designed to strengthen its clinical voice across the business. The team includes four specialist roles, each with a dedicated focus on...

Storm damage forces dental practice to close

A Leicester practice remains closed six weeks after damages were sustained during a January storm.

2,300 underprivileged children receive critical dental care

Henry Schein Dental has announced its collaboration with Dental Beauty Partners, a UK dental practice group, to provide critical dental services to up to 2,300 children.

Research training scheme for dental professionals

The College of General Dentistry has endorsed a scheme offering dental professionals certified training and experience in research.

30,000 rotten teeth removed from children in hospitals

Data published by the NHS for the financial year 2022 to 2023 exposes a concerning reality: a staggering 47,581 episodes of tooth extractions for 0 to 19-year-olds in NHS hospitals, marking a...

NASDAL Goodwill Survey - Fewer NHS practices on the market?

The latest statistics from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) and its quarterly Goodwill Survey have been released for the quarter ending October 31, 2023. It...

Unpacking the government's recovery plan: A game changer or just talk?

The Oral Health Foundation has broken down the 23 key points of the government’s dental recovery plans. It considers if it's really going to make a big difference.

Infection control business relocates to Derby

Dentisan officially opened its new Centre of Excellence on January 31, 2024. The facility is central to the business's expansion plans and was designed with sustainability in mind.

Society welcomes dental recovery plan but flags absence of contract reform

In response to the government’s dental recovery plan announcement, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the inclusion of measures to improve children’s oral health.

Two million people in England at risk of serious illness through alcohol and smoking finds study

A study has found that one in 20 people in England smoke and drink at levels that pose a risk to health, increasing their chances of serious illness.

Long-established Stockport dental practice sold

Christie & Co. has announced the sale of Corra Linn House Dental Practice in Stockport, Greater Manchester.