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UK dentists perform surgery on rescue bears in Armenia

Two bears rescued from captivity in May 2025 have received urgent and complex dental surgery to repair the damage caused by years of biting metal cage bars and being fed junk food.

Dental therapists win research award to improve dental care for autistic patients

Two dental therapists have been awarded the Robin Davies Dental Care Professional (DCP) Research Award 2025 to help improve dental care for autistic children.

Dental software company voted as great place to work

Dental practice management software company Henry Schein One UK has been listed as one of the UK’s top employers in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’ survey. It is the company’s third...

Free school meals for half a million more children

The government has announced it will extend the provision of free school meals to include all pupils whose household is on Universal Credit. The expansion will come into effect from the start of the...

Sustainable oral care brand featured in business mini-series

A London based oral care brand has received advice from business guru Deborah Meaden, as part of a new mini-series designed to give practical support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

In search of the perfect smile

A look at how the beauty standards are continually changing.

Dental team completes 16-mile charity walk

A team of dental professionals in Newark has completed a 16 mile walk across the Peak District to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Mental health support introduced by dental group

Mental health support is set to be made available across 12 dental practices over the coming weeks as part of a new collaboration.

Project aims to better dental experience for people with learning disabilities

A new project, led by the University of Plymouth and funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is set to explore how to improve the...

Thumb-sucking solution wins award for habit-breaking ability

A fabric thumb guard designed to help children stop thumb-sucking has received recognition for its ability to help children break the habit.

Scottish dental group teams up with private hospital

A cross-border partnership between a Scottish independent dental group and a hospital in Hertfordshire has been announced.

Work-life balance: getting it right

Simon Parsons reflects on stress and dissatisfaction with dental practice, and what to do about it.