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Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following renewal

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the recent annual renewal period, has risen when compared with the trajectory of previous years. On the morning after...

Teeth could preserve antibodies hundreds of years old, study finds

Teeth could be capable of preserving antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases, a study has found.

Check your self-assessment registration situation!

The year is flying by, and time is gradually running out for you to check if you need to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

Stem-cell-derived organoids secrete tooth enamel proteins

Organoids have now been created from stem cells to secrete the proteins that form dental enamel, the substance that protects teeth from damage and decay. A multi-disciplinary team of scientists from...

Swap-to-stop but let us shop, say vapers

A government scheme to give out free vapes to smokers appeals to most but not all, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

How do we prevent ourselves from getting stuck in unhealthy oral hygiene habits?

Leading oral health brand TePe has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of good dental hygiene, encouraging consumers to make small changes to their daily routine to benefit...

Inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit introduced

The government will seek views on adding pack inserts into tobacco products to encourage more smokers to quit following the launch of a new consultation on August 14, 2023.

Managing extremely curved root canals

Mark Allen outlines the challenges clinicians face when treating patients with complex anatomy.

A haven for bacteria  

Anne Symons explains the importance of a healthy oral microbiome.

Dentists could soon have a new AI co-pilot to detect tooth decay

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform is allowing dentists and dental students to read radiograms (X-rays) with higher accuracy, helping them to better detect tooth decay and gum diseases.

Peer support service to aid stressed-out professionals

Dental professionals involved in stressful General Dental Council (GDC) investigations are being offered a new peer support service from the Dental Defence Union (DDU).

Two in five people in Norfolk unable to access dental care

Research into ‘dental deserts’ by Good Morning Britain has discovered that Norfolk has been the worst affected area for access issues. The data suggests that 38 per cent of patients in the county have...

Preschool recognised for teaching good oral health habits

A Norfolk preschool has received a ‘healthy smiles’ accreditation for teaching its pupils about the importance of oral hygiene.

Event tackles dental anxiety in young people

A Northamptonshire dental therapist has launched a series of free events for children to address dental anxiety.

Dental professionals volunteer to help Lancashire community groups to fill the gap

Dental experts from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been helping two local community groups to improve oral health.