Training and Education

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.

New supervised brushing programme announced

In a groundbreaking partnership, Colgate-Palmolive and the UK government have united to transform children’s oral health. A pioneering Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme was announced today by the...

Plans secured for UK-backed training at Chennai dental college

Discussions were held in Chennai, India in February 2025 to address the NHS dental workforce crisis. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) attended the meetings, following an invitation from the...

Suffolk dental facilities opened by royal visitor

The University of Suffolk’s Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) and teaching facilities were officially opened by His Royal Highness (HRH) the Duke of Gloucester on March 4, 2025.

CPD processes updated by regulator

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced changes to its continuing professional development (CPD) processes.

Child tooth decay guidance published

The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new guidance supports dental teams to improve and maintain...

GDC publishes education review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities across dental education programmes in the UK.

Dental nurse training partnership announced

Agilio Dental and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have launched a new partnership.