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Dental implants remain functional after forty years, study reveals

Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

No smoke and mirrors here

Michael Sultan considers the role of the dental team in smoking cessation.

Water fluoridation expansion set to benefit millions

The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people across the northeast.

Managing controlled drugs

Rebecca Waters reflects on how best to manage controlled drugs in dentistry.

Dental college appoints trustee

Roy Bennett has been appointed as a trustee of the College of General Dentistry.

Partnership launched to help streamline dental compliance

A new partnership has been announced which aims to enhance dental professionals’ compliance solutions. The partnership, between Agilio Software and Henry Schein Dental, offers practices the tools they...

GDC announces interim executive director

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its interim executive director of legal and governance, effective from March 2025.

Ideas in immunity

Jacob Watwood explains the importance of good oral health.

Local MP supports dental clinics' oral health campaign

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.

Oral inflammation reduced by a fasting-mimicking diet

Researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may lead to a decrease in inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease.

Sisters purchase NHS dental practice in Scotland

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Broxburn Dental Practice in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Implant replacement of the upper right lateral incisor

Robert Oretti presents a successful case study.

Preventing future problems

Catherine McCanny explains how early interceptive treatment can aid arch development.

Optimising paediatric radiography

Nimisha Nariapara looks at the right approach for child patients.

Oral health brand launches new cleaning tool

Ordo, an oral healthcare brand, has launched a new product designed to clean tooth gaps.