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Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

College to recruit board chair

The College of General Dentistry has announced it is seeking the next chair of the board for its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Antibiotic prescription list updated

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool. Designed to support healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing the most appropriate...

Bristol NHS dental practice witnesses’ queue of over 100 prospective patients

A dental clinic in Bristol experienced large queues on February 6, 2025, after it announced it would be enrolling new NHS patients.

Agreeable architects

Steve Kettle discusses the importance of early planning.

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Kendal dental clinic awarded for sustainable practice

A Kendal dental practice has been awarded a ‘Green Impact for Dentistry’ Gold Award 2024.

Transforming a patient’s smile

Robbie Hughes and Alex Carruthers present a case of a patient with a severe midline diastema.

Dental group partners with software company

The dental group, Tooth Club, has announced its partnership with Agilio Software, adopting its platforms to optimise operational processes.

Brace yourself!

Colm Harney explains how to deal with complaints in orthodontics.

Mouth bacteria linked to stroke risk

A preliminary study indicates that a common bacteria typically found in the mouth and gut is more prevalent in individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Fundraising events calendar launched

Dentaid The Dental Charity has published its 2025 fundraising events calendar.

Checking out the gains

Luke Moore discusses the impact CGT rate changes will have on the dental market.

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Less than a quarter of children floss regularly, say researchers

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, according to a poll.