A smile is the perfect matchmaker

Alison Reid discusses the social effects of poor oral health.

When does a glove become infectious?

Rebecca Waters discusses hazardous waste management.

Norfolk to poll residents ahead of dental summit

Healthwatch Norfolk is ensuring the issue of lack of NHS care remains in the forefront of decision-makers minds with a campaign for the rest of 2024.

Norfolk patients still struggling to access dentistry

A Healthwatch Norfolk survey has shown local residents are still struggling to access NHS dental care. The research shows practices accepting NHS patients have thousands of people on their waiting...

What does dentistry have to do with the countryside?

Audience members have complained about a BBC Countryfile segment on the lack of access to NHS dentistry for people in rural communities. The BBC has released a statement in response.

A whiter shade of pale

Nicolas Coomber explains why achieving natural-looking anterior restorations requires a meticulous approach.

Laser therapy used to treat burning mouth syndrome

A study suggests that low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, participants experienced a significant drop in pain scores after...

£5m investment to help Scottish dental biotech company prevent decay

Edinburgh-based biotechnology firm, Calcivis, has secured £5m in funding to roll out its cutting-edge dental technology.

Council to spend £23m to help create a smokefree generation

Hampshire County Council has said up to £23m will be spent from April 2025 over the following seven years to support smokers to quit. The council also aims to help stop people from taking up the habit...

Update on antiseptics in oral hygiene and the prevention of periodontitis

An international summit of experts, held in Madrid, has presented practical recommendations and indications for the use of antiseptics. The panel has also highlighted the solid scientific evidence...

Defence union appoints head of dental

MDDUS, a UK-wide medical and dental defence specialist, has announced the appointment of Rachael Bell as head of dental as of April 2, 2024.

Update the dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients, urge researchers

Researchers led by the University of Sheffield are urging the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review dental antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to protect those at high risk...