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Dental therapists win research award to improve dental care for autistic patients

Two dental therapists have been awarded the Robin Davies Dental Care Professional (DCP) Research Award 2025 to help improve dental care for autistic children.

Dental software company voted as great place to work

Dental practice management software company Henry Schein One UK has been listed as one of the UK’s top employers in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’ survey. It is the company’s third...

Free school meals for half a million more children

The government has announced it will extend the provision of free school meals to include all pupils whose household is on Universal Credit. The expansion will come into effect from the start of the...

Sustainable oral care brand featured in business mini-series

A London based oral care brand has received advice from business guru Deborah Meaden, as part of a new mini-series designed to give practical support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Calls for government to confirm dentistry contract uplift

In response to the announcement from the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) recommendations for staff pay for 2025/26, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has urged the government to confirm...

Managing gingival pain

Anne Symons considers how to treat a common problem.

In search of the perfect smile

A look at how the beauty standards are continually changing.

Dental charity celebrates national Volunteer’s Week

In honour of Volunteers’ Week (2 June to 8 June, 2025), Dentaid the Dental Charity is celebrating all the people who give up their time to help the charity change lives through dental care.

Impact of diet on oral health overlooked by patients

Data from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed a persistent gap in patient awareness around the link between oral health and diet.

Making the transition

Claire McCarthy discusses how to embrace the digital age.

Dental team completes 16-mile charity walk

A team of dental professionals in Newark has completed a 16 mile walk across the Peak District to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Dental clinic to open in London department store

Dental group Rüh Dental is set to launch a state-of-the-art clinic within Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, marking the first-ever dental practice to open in the iconic shopping destination.

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.

Immediate loading of mandibular implants

Homa Zadeh outlines a complex case that required the replacement of an ill-fitting denture to restore the patient’s ability to eat properly.

Mental health support introduced by dental group

Mental health support is set to be made available across 12 dental practices over the coming weeks as part of a new collaboration.