Training and Education

Children in Slough receive vital oral health education

A primary school and nursery in Slough have received oral health education from Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), delivered as part of National Smile Month.

Dental schools urge government to address workforce shortage

The Dental Schools Council (DSC) has called on the government to urgently commit to expanding dental training places to address the UK’s escalating oral healthcare crisis.

Your best foot forward

Fazeela Khan-Osborne considers the advantages of further implant education.

Patient consent course launched

An online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent has been launched by Dental Protection.

Dental care provider announces digital learning partnership

A new digital learning partnership has been announced between Mydentist and Thrive, a learn tech company.

Dental classroom undergoes artistic makeover

A team of graffiti artists have been commissioned to transform a shipping container into an eye-catching feature outside Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Dental Care Centre in Bedford.

Dental discipline

Venceslav Stankov discusses how to find the right training to achieve clinical excellence.

Pop-up clinic delivers dental care to children in Luton

A free dental pop-up has delivered oral health support to children in Luton. Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) partnered with Luton Borough Council to deliver the free pop-up dental clinic at the...

Challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education revealed

A global survey has revealed strong interest in VR-haptic technology for dental training, however significant barriers impede widespread adoption.

GDC confirms ORE sittings for 2025 and 2026

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that further sittings of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) will be held in late 2025 and early 2026.

Applications open for wellbeing research funding

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, has opened applications for its 2025 grant programme.

Workplace domestic abuse policy launched

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a new domestic abuse policy for dental practices.