The future of clear aligners and digital dentistry

The European Aligner Society (EAS) has made a number of announcements ahead of its fifth congress, which takes place in Valencia, Spain, between February 29 and March 2, 2024.

Hospital admissions due to smoking up nearly five per cent, NHS data shows

Smoking-related hospital admissions in England increased by nearly five per cent in 2022-23, compared to the previous year, but remain lower than before the covid pandemic.

Empower implant patients to optimise oral hygiene

Tom Alcraft explains the importance of home care.

Celebrating another year of growth

Yorkshire-based dental firm EthOss Regeneration Ltd has rounded off its eighth consecutive year of growth.

Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalised patients

Researchers say toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia, lower rates of ICU mortality, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation, and shorter ICU length of stay.

Decline in smoking in England has stalled since the pandemic, says research

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

GDC announces changes to rules for international registrants

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that changes to the rules for the registration of internationally qualified dental professionals will come into effect on March 9, 2024. 

Group of 84 dentists claim interest from insurers for delayed covid settlements

In a significant development for a group of dentists across the UK, a prolonged two-year negotiation has culminated in a triumphant outcome. Spearheaded by Salmon Assessors, the effort has now...

Association urges the prime minister to announce plans for NHS dentistry reform

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, must deliver on his leadership election pledge to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry with the much-delayed recovery plan.

Research association elects incoming vice-president

Jennifer E. Gallagher (Jenny), Newland-Pedley professor of oral health strategy at King’s College London and honorary consultant in dental public health, has been elected to serve as vice-president of...

The stress-free guide to Self Assessment

Jashoda Pindoria answers your questions.

NHS dentistry ‘gone for good’ without radical action, think tank warns

A report from The Nuffield Trust has concluded that dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75-year history, and radical action will be needed to prevent its further decline: either through...