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Dental floss designed to help monitor stress levels

Researchers have designed a floss pick system with built-in sensors that can accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone.

Millions snacking on sweets after dinner and skipping the toothbrush, research reveals

Millions of people across the UK are putting their oral health at risk by snacking on sugary treats after dinner and failing to brush their teeth before bed, research from the Oral Health Foundation...

Northern Irish dental and skin clinic celebrates 10th anniversary

A dental and aesthetics clinic is celebrating 10 years of care combining dentistry and medical aesthetics.

Digital campaign launched to showcase dentists’ work

A campaign that provides dentists with a platform to share their stories about transforming smiles and changing lives for their patients and practices has been launched.

Solutions with Solventum

Confidence in dentistry is paramount. When clinicians are confident in their abilities to perform treatments and choose exceptional materials and techniques, patients are happier with their care.

Your best foot forward

Fazeela Khan-Osborne considers the advantages of further implant education.

Dental charity extends outreach to Cornwall

People experiencing homelessness in Cornwall have received emergency dental care as Dentaid The Dental Charity bought its services to the county.

Project aims to better dental experience for people with learning disabilities

A new project, led by the University of Plymouth and funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is set to explore how to improve the...

An exchange of ideas

A look back at the clinical programme presented at BDIA Dental Showcase 2025.

Dental practice introduces vitamin D testing

A London based dentist is introducing vitamin D testing to all their over 50 patients, following research that found 45 per cent of the group are deficient in the vitamin.

Patient consent course launched

An online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent has been launched by Dental Protection.

Dates for GBT summit announced

EMS unveiled its new GBT Machine at the Birmingham Dentistry Show 2025, alongside announcing its 2025 UK summit.

Building trust

Chris Thornhill looks at how dental practices can build credibility through ethical marketing.

Parliamentary roundtable looks to improve patient access

A parliamentary roundtable aiming to deliver recommendations for driving down inequalities and solving the dental workforce crisis took place in Westminster on May 13, 2025.

Husband-and-wife dental team launch Sheffield practice

A state-of-the-art dental practice is set to open in a Victorian property in Sheffield.