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Government action needed to relieve pressure on NHS

A coalition of health experts has called for tough action on the UK’s three biggest preventable killers (tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink) to relieve growing pressure on NHS services.

College announces council election results

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to six seats on its council, with five new members elected and one re-elected.

Keep on top of the details

Claire McCarthy considers the advantages of a digital workflow.

Agilio set to showcase major iTeam innovations at the Dentistry Show 2025

Agilio Software is unveiling major new innovations to its iTeam platform at the Dentistry Show 2025, including an industry-first integration with Dentally and powerful new HR and workforce management...

Pest problems

Rebecca Waters discusses a skin-crawling problem.

Perfecting smiles with ease

Find the optimal composite solutions for your patients in an instant with the Filtek Easy Match Universal Restorative from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care.

Dental classroom undergoes artistic makeover

A team of graffiti artists have been commissioned to transform a shipping container into an eye-catching feature outside Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Dental Care Centre in Bedford.

Dental implant for immediate implant procedures released

BioHorizons Camlog has announced the release of the Tapered Pro Conical, the company’s first dental implant with a deep conical connection in the UK and Ireland.

Calls for a review of fitness to practise processes

Dental Protection has urged the General Dental Council (GDC) to review the assessment and triaging of cases in its fitness to practise processes.

The new best-in-class is here

An immediate implant protocol affords several advantages for patients and clinicians alike. Not only is treatment delivered faster, but bone volume can be better maintained. The literature also...

Sexual misconduct under-reported in dentistry

Sexual misconduct is under-reported in the dental sector, a new report from the General Dental Council (GDC) has revealed.

Current trends in the dental market

Luke Moore looks at the state of play in 2025.

Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets

Alex Payne reflects on a recent case to demonstrate the importance of selecting the right implant and surgical technique for successful and predictable outcomes.

Health experts urge government to address sugary baby food

Health experts have called on the government to take urgent action to protect babies and young children from unhealthy food, following research from Leeds University.

Same day dentistry

Ross Phillips discusses the way technology is shaping dentistry.