A £600,000 boost to dental care in Dumfries and Galloway!

Following a £600,000 investment, Dumfries Dental Clinic and Implant Centre has moved from 27 Castle Street to its new home 100 metres away at 195 High Street. This relocation and investment by...

Study creates new metric for the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer

Researchers have known about the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. Now, a new metric could help bring these findings into the clinic.

Practice opens in Middlesbrough

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has invested £2.8 million to merge its three practices in Middlesbrough into a single, brand-new practice on Cleveland Retail Park.

Minister warns NHS dentistry in the East of England is at risk of “collapse”

On May 16, 2023, Westminster Hall hosted a debate on the state of NHS dental services in the East of England.

Background music reduced dental students’ stress and improved their performance

In a pilot study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the use of background music was found to reduce dental students’ stress and improve their performance during preclinical tooth...

Healthcare software company partners with charity

Agilio Software has announced it is partnering with Dentaid The Dental Charity, to support its staff across the UK with free access to Agilio’s leading digital solutions iComply, iLearn and iTeam.

British Orthodontic Conference 2023 launches – Rules and Discovery

Registration is now open for the 2023 British Orthodontic Conference – do not miss the largest event in the UK dedicated to all dental professionals with an interest in orthodontics. This year’s theme...

Overseas Registration Exam Part 1 places to triple

The General Dental Council (GDC) has tripled the number of places available for the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Part 1 in response to the current demand.  

“The pace of change is still disappointingly slow”: GDC comments on regulatory reform

Government proposals that pave the way for full-scale reform of the regulatory frameworks of all healthcare professional regulators, including the General Dental Council (GDC), closed for comments on...

Dental group launches training academy

Colosseum Dental UK, part of Colosseum Dental Group, has launched a UK-based training academy, offering a first-class training and personal development model to all staff and colleagues.

Council announces National Smile Month campaign

To mark National Smile Month 2023, Derby City Council will be offering oral health help and advice to families.

Proper chewing may improve blood sugar levels for diabetes patients

The ability to masticate properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests.

Spokesperson says dental care is at risk of becoming a “luxury”

Paula Bradshaw MLA, the health spokesperson for the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, has said a failure to address issues impacting health service dentistry will only add to pressures on the Health...

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